Blood Pressure Articles A-Z

Coreg Drug Interactions

This eMedTV resource contains a list of medicines that may cause drug interactions with Coreg, including quinidine, clonidine, and digoxin. These interactions could potentially lead to excessive levels of medicine in your body, among other things.

Coreg Overdose

Signs of a Coreg overdose can include vomiting, extremely low blood pressure, or loss of consciousness. This eMedTV article lists other possible overdose symptoms and describes various treatment options that are available.

Coreg Precautions and Warnings

People who take Coreg for high blood pressure may experience low blood sugar. This section of the eMedTV archives lists more Coreg precautions and warnings, including people who should avoid the drug and other possible side effects that may occur.

Coreg Side Affects

Common Coreg side effects include low blood pressure, vomiting, or nausea. This eMedTV page also lists rare side effects, as well as those that should be reported to a doctor. Coreg side affects is a common misspelling of Coreg side effects.

Coreg Side Effects

Common Coreg side effects seen in people with high blood pressure include diarrhea, dizziness, and insomnia. This eMedTV resource also lists side effects reported in people with congestive heart failure and those following a heart attack.

Coreg Uses

Common Coreg uses include the treatment of high blood pressure and symptoms of congestive heart failure. This eMedTV segment also explains how the drug can improve survival following a heart attack and offers a list of common off-label uses.

Corgard

Corgard is a prescription drug approved for the treatment of high blood pressure and angina. This eMedTV Web page describes how the medication works, explains what side effects may occur, and offers dosing information for the medicine.

Corgard Dosage

The recommended starting dosage of Corgard for treating high blood pressure is 40 mg once daily. This eMedTV Web page also provides dosing guidelines for the treatment of angina and includes important warnings for stopping this medication.

Corgard Drug Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the prescription drug Corgard. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, warnings, and possible drug interactions.

Corgard Interactions

Digoxin, clonidine, and NSAIDs are some of the medicines that may interact with Corgard. This eMedTV article provides a more complete list of medicines that may cause these interactions and explains what may happen if these drugs are taken together.

Corgard Side Effects

Common side effects of Corgard may include decreased heart rate, dizziness, and fatigue. This page from the eMedTV library also lists rare but possible side effects, as well as potentially serious problems that require medical attention.

Corgard Uses

Corgard is licensed to treat high blood pressure and angina. This article from the eMedTV Web site discusses the uses of Corgard in more detail (including possible off-label uses) and describes how the medication works.

Corgard Warnings and Precautions

You should not take Corgard if you have asthma. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers more warnings and precautions for Corgard, including what side effects or complications may occur with this drug.

Corguard

Corgard is a medication used to treat angina and high blood pressure. This eMedTV article describes Corgard in more detail, explains how it works, and offers general warnings and precautions for the drug. Corguard is a common misspelling of Corgard.

Correg

Coreg is a prescription medicine that is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This eMedTV segment features a brief overview of Coreg and a link to more detailed information. Correg is a common misspelling of Coreg.

Cozaar

Cozaar is a medication that is used to treat high blood pressure and diabetic nephropathy. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at Cozaar and its specific uses, possible side effects, and dosing information.

Cozaar and Depression

Depression is a rare but possible side effect that occurs in less than 1 percent of patients taking Cozaar. This eMedTV Web page discusses Cozaar and depression, including an overview of the possible symptoms of depression.

Cozaar and Hair Loss

As this eMedTV page explains, there are possible side effects of Cozaar, and hair loss is one that occurs in less than 1% of patients. Because this side effect occurs so rarely, it is difficult to say whether it is caused by Cozaar or other factors.

Cozaar and Pregnancy

Because the drug can potentially harm a fetus, Cozaar is generally not recommended during pregnancy. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at Cozaar and pregnancy, including information on the FDA pregnancy category system.

Cozaar and Weight Gain

As this eMedTV page explains, weight gain is a rare but possible side effect that can occur in people taking Cozaar for diabetic nephropathy. This article covers Cozaar and weight gain, including tips on dealing with gradual weight gain.

Cozaar Dosage

As this eMedTV article explains, the recommended starting Cozaar dosage for diabetic nephropathy treatment is 50 mg once daily. This article also offers dosing recommendations for high blood pressure control and helpful tips for taking the medicine.

Cozaar Interactions

This page on the eMedTV site lists drugs (such as lithium and fluconazole) that may cause Cozaar interactions. As this page explains, some Cozaar drug interactions can cause the drug levels in your blood to become too high, which can be dangerous.

Cozaar Medication

Cozaar Overdose

Signs of a Cozaar overdose may include dizziness, loss of consciousness, and increased heart rate. This eMedTV segment contains a list of other possible overdose symptoms and discusses various treatment options that are available.

Cozaar Precautions and Warnings

Cozaar can potentially cause extreme low blood pressure, which can result in dizziness or fainting. This eMedTV page offers more Cozaar precautions and warnings, including other possible side effects and information on who should not take the drug.

Cozaar Sexual Side Effects

In clinical studies, sexual side effects were reported by less than 1 percent of patients taking Cozaar. This eMedTV segment offers an overview of possible Cozaar sexual side effects, such as erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive.

Cozaar Side Effects

As this eMedTV page explains, people taking Cozaar to treat high blood pressure may experience Cozaar side effects such as infection, dizziness, or back pain. This page covers the side effects of Cozaar that can occur in different types of patients.

Cozaar Uses

Common Cozaar uses may include the treatment of diabetic nephropathy and high blood pressure. This part of the eMedTV archives describes each of these uses in more detail and discusses Cozaar use in children.

Cozar

Cozaar is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat high blood pressure and diabetic nephropathy. This eMedTV page explains the specific uses of Cozaar and offers general dosing information for the drug. Cozar is a common misspelling of Cozaar.

Cozzar

Cozaar is a drug that is prescribed for high blood pressure control and diabetic nephropathy treatment. This eMedTV page further explains what Cozaar is used for and lists potential side effects of the drug. Cozzar is a common misspelling of Cozaar.

DASH Diet

The DASH eating plan (also known as the DASH diet) has been shown in several research studies to lower blood pressure. This section of the eMedTV library describes the DASH diet in detail and provides a sample eating plan.

DASH Diet for Blood Pressure

People with high blood pressure may want to try the DASH diet (dietary approaches to stop hypertension). This eMedTV article provides a sample of the DASH diet for blood pressure and offers tips on how to incorporate it into your lifestyle.

DASH Eating Plan

The DASH eating plan, as this eMedTV article explains, is low in saturated fat and high in fiber, protein, and magnesium, and has been proven to lower blood pressure. This article discusses the plan in detail and provides a sample to get you started.

Depression and Accupril

This eMedTV page explains why it's difficult to say if depression and Accupril treatment are linked. This page also lists some depression symptoms, such as restlessness and irritability, as well as a persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood.

Depression and Altace

There is a slight correlation between Altace and depression. As this eMedTV explains, less than 1 percent of people in clinical trials reported depression while taking this drug. This article offers an in-depth look at depression and Altace.

Depression and Fosinopril

Depression appears to be a rare complaint in people taking fosinopril. This portion of the eMedTV archives explores fosinopril and depression and covers potential depression symptoms, including feelings of hopelessness and thoughts of death.

Depression and Lisinopril

This eMedTV resource explains why, while depression is a documented side effect with lisinopril, the link between the two is unclear. Possible symptoms of depression are also included, such as a persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood.

Depression and Lotrel

Depression does not appear to be a common or rare side effect of Lotrel. This eMedTV segment explores Lotrel and depression and describes some of the symptoms of depression, such as decreased energy, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of death.

Depression and Mavik

Among the symptoms of depression are restlessness, irritability, and feelings of hopelessness and pessimism. This eMedTV page explains that while depression and Mavik don't appear to be linked, it's still important to know possible depression symptoms.

Depression and Tarka

For people taking Tarka, depression does not appear to be a common or rare side effect. This eMedTV article explores Tarka and depression, highlighting some of the common symptoms of depression, such as fatigue and difficulty concentrating.

Diastolic Blood Pressure

Diastolic blood pressure, represented by the bottom number in a blood pressure reading, is when your heart is resting. This page of the eMedTV library explains diastolic blood pressure and offers tips for keeping it low.

Diavan

This eMedTV page covers Diovan, a prescription drug that treats several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels (like high blood pressure). This page covers Diovan uses, dosing, and side effects. Diavan is a common misspelling of Diovan.

Diet for High Blood Pressure

The DASH high blood pressure diet, as this eMedTV resource explains, has been proven to lower a person's risk for hypertension. If your blood pressure is already high, this diet has been proven to lower it as well.

Diet for High Blood Presure

As this eMedTV page explains, you can lower your blood pressure by following the "DASH" diet. This page takes a closer look at the foods included in this diet plan. Diet for high blood presure is a common misspelling of diet for high blood pressure.

Diet for Reducing High Blood Pressure

Diets for High Blood Pressure

Dilacor

Dilacor XR is a prescribed drug that relaxes the blood vessels to lower blood pressure and treat chest pain. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Dilacor XR, including some general precautions of the drug, possible side effects, and dosing tips.

Dilt-CD

Dilt-CD is a prescription medicine that is used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of angina. This eMedTV segment describes Dilt-CD in more detail and provides a more in-depth look at its uses, effects, and dosing information.

Diovan

Diovan is a prescription drug approved to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. As this eMedTV page explains, it also helps improve survival after a heart attack. Dosing information, side effects, and precautions are also included.

Diovan (Valsartan) Drug Information

This eMedTV Web article offers important information on Diovan, a drug used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This page also explains why this product is not suitable for everyone and offers general dosing guidelines.

Diovan 160 mg Tablets

The 320 mg strength of Diovan tablets may be prescribed to treat conditions such as high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource further discusses Diovan dosing guidelines, including tips on using this medication and the factors that may affect your dosage.

Diovan 320 mg Tablets

The 320 mg strength of Diovan tablets may be prescribed to treat conditions such as high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource further discusses Diovan dosing guidelines, including tips on using this medication and the factors that may affect your dosage.

Diovan 40 mg Tablets

A doctor may prescribe 40 mg Diovan tablets once or twice a day to treat heart and blood vessel conditions. This eMedTV page further discusses Diovan dosing guidelines, including the factors that may affect your dosage and tips on using this medication.

Diovan 80 mg Tablets

If you have high blood pressure, a doctor may prescribe 80 mg Diovan tablets once a day. This eMedTV page further discusses Diovan dosing guidelines, including the factors that may affect your dosage and tips on using this medication.

Diovan Alternatives

This page from the eMedTV Web site provides a list of various alternatives to Diovan, including alpha blockers, vasodilators, and calcium channel blockers. This article also explains when a doctor may recommend a substitute for Diovan.

Diovan and Depression

People may experience side effects while on Diovan, and depression isn't one of them. This eMedTV page lists some depression symptoms (like restlessness and irritability) and advises talking to your doctor if you experience depression while on Diovan.

Diovan and Erectile Dysfunction

Of the possible side effects of Diovan, erectile dysfunction (or impotence) is one that occurs rarely. As this eMedTV resource explains, it's difficult to tell whether this side effect is caused by Diovan, other factors, or a combination of both.

Diovan and Hair Loss

Hair loss affects less than 1 percent of people who take Diovan. This eMedTV page explains that given how rare this side effect is in people on Diovan, it's up for debate as to whether there is a relationship between the use of Diovan and hair loss.

Diovan and Pregnancy

As this eMedTV page explains, kidney failure and loss of life are among the complications seen with some fetuses or newborns exposed to Diovan during pregnancy. This page advises talking with your doctor if you're taking Diovan and pregnancy occurs.

Diovan and Weight Gain

This eMedTV page lists things you can do if you're taking Diovan and weight gain occurs (like exercising regularly and eating a heart-healthy diet) and also warns that unexplained rapid weight gain can signify congestive in some people taking Diovan.

Diovan Blood Pressure Medicine

This page from the eMedTV Web site offers a brief look at the blood pressure medicine Diovan. This article explains how Diovan works, offers general dosing guidelines, and discusses what to tell your doctor before starting treatment with this drug.

Diovan Dangers

You may not be able to safely use Diovan if you have certain medical problems (such as diabetes). This eMedTV Web segment takes a closer look at other potential dangers to be aware of before starting treatment with Diovan.

Diovan Dosage

The starting Diovan dosage for treating high blood pressure is either 80 mg or 160 mg twice daily. This eMedTV page also lists the recommendations to treat congestive heart failure and discusses dosing guidelines following a heart attack.

Diovan for Children

Diovan is approved for treating high blood pressure in children as young as six years old. This eMedTV Web resource further discusses the safety of using Diovan for children, explains how the drug works, and describes some general dosing guidelines.

Diovan for Congestive Heart Failure

This eMedTV Web article explains that when congestive heart failure is treated with Diovan, the drug works by relaxing the blood vessels and improving the efficiency of the heart. This page further discusses the effects of Diovan on the body.

Diovan HCT

Diovan HCT is a combination drug used in the treatment of high blood pressure. This page from the eMedTV archives explains how the medication works, how and when to take it, common side effects, and what to do if you take too much.