Blood Pressure Articles A-Z
Verelan has been shown to pass through breast milk to nursing babies. This eMedTV page discusses Verelan and breastfeeding in more detail, explaining why the manufacturer of the medication advises that women not take the drug when breastfeeding.
Some people who take Verelan may develop a dry mouth. This eMedTV resource explains that if you are taking Verelan and dry mouth occurs, there are some things that you can do, such as sipping water or sugarless drinks often and avoiding alcohol.
There are several side effects of Verelan, and hair loss is a rare complaint. This eMedTV segment explains that hair loss is reported in less than 1 percent of people who take Verelan, and discusses what to do if you experience this side effect.
Some men have reported experiencing impotence while taking Verelan. This selection from the eMedTV Web site discusses the results of clinical studies on Verelan and impotence, and explains what your doctor may do if this becomes a problem for you.
As this eMedTV resource explains, Verelan caused problems such as miscarriages when given to pregnant rabbits. This page offers an in-depth look at Verelan and pregnancy, and explains why the FDA classified Verelan as a pregnancy Category C drug.
Depending on your age, the recommended starting Verelan dosage ranges from 120 mg to 240 mg once daily. This eMedTV segment outlines general Verelan dosing guidelines, as well as tips about when and how to take the medication.
Taking Verelan with medicines such as aspirin, beta blockers, or digoxin could cause drug interactions. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at other medications that could cause Verelan drug interactions and describes the problems that can occur.
Verelan Medication Information
This eMedTV presentation looks at Verelan, a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. Information discussed includes its dosing, possible side effects, warnings, precautions, and interactions.
You should seek immediate medical attention if you believe you have overdosed on Verelan. This eMedTV page describes possible symptoms of a Verelan overdose (such as difficulty breathing and fainting), as well as treatment options that are available.
Potential side effects of Verelan include swelling, constipation, and dizziness. This part of the eMedTV library discusses common and rare Verelan side effects, as well as side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider right away.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Verelan to help lower high blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV resource explains how Verelan works to relax the blood vessels and improve blood flow. This page also describes several off-label Verelan uses.
Verelan Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV page offers a discussion of various Verelan warnings and precautions people should be aware of before they start taking the medication, such as who should not take Verelan and which medical conditions you should tell your doctor about.
Verelan is a prescription drug that is used to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource offers a brief description of the drug, including information on how the drug works and potential side effects. Verlan is a common misspelling of Verelan.
Warnings and Precautions With Atenolol
Among the people who shouldn't take atenolol are those with a slow heartbeat or serious heart failure. This eMedTV Web page also lists other warnings and precautions with atenolol, such as the safety of taking the drug if you are pregnant or nursing.
Warnings and Precautions With Fosinopril
This eMedTV article highlights some of the warnings and precautions with fosinopril, including information on topics such as allergic reactions, drug interactions, and liver failure. This page also explains who should not take fosinopril.
Warnings and Precautions With Perindopril
People who have hereditary or idiopathic angioedema should not take perindopril. This eMedTV page lists more warnings and precautions with perindopril, including side effects to be aware of and other people who should not take the medicine.
Warnings and Precautions With Quinaretic
People taking Quinaretic should not drive until they know how the drug will affect them. This eMedTV segment discusses other important warnings and precautions with Quinaretic, including information on who should not take the drug.
Weight and High Blood Pressure
This section of the eMedTV library discusses the link between weight and high blood pressure in detail. For example, lose just 10 percent of your current weight, and high blood pressure can be lowered -- or prevented, if you don't have hypertension.
| Weight and the Effect on Your Blood Pressure |
As people gain weight, their blood pressure tends to rise. Losing weight can make high blood pressure drop back down.
Weight gain is a side effect of Norvasc that occurs in less than 1 percent of patients. This eMedTV segment further discusses weight gain and Norvasc, including tips on maintaining a healthy weight during Norvasc treatment.
What Causes High Blood Pressure?
As this eMedTV page explains, what causes high blood pressure is often unknown, but a diet high in fat or salt can increase a person's risk of developing hypertension. Secondary hypertension is diagnosed when what causes high blood pressure is known.
What Is a Good Blood Pressure?
What is a good blood pressure? The information on this eMedTV Web page explains the factors that affect a good blood pressure reading, including lifestyle and family history. For the majority of people, a good blood pressure is anything under 120/80.
What is Accupril used for? As this eMedTV page explains, Accupril is used mainly to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure symptoms. This page also covers off-label uses like treating kidney problems in people with scleroderma.
What Is Aliskiren-HCTZ Used For?
This eMedTV resource discusses how aliskiren-HCTZ is used for lowering high blood pressure in adults. This page further explains aliskiren-HCTZ uses, including an explanation of how the drug works to reduce blood volume and relax the blood vessels.
What is atenolol used for? This eMedTV resource lists numerous atenolol uses, including high blood pressure control and relief of chest pain caused by angina. This page also lists some off-label atenolol uses, such as treating migraines or anxiety.
| What Is Blood Pressure? |
This multimedia clip defines blood pressure.
Blood pressure is the pressure inside your blood vessels. This eMedTV resource explains why it's important to maintain a normal blood pressure. What is blood presure is a common misspelling and variation of what is blood pressure.
What is Capoten used for? As this eMedTV page explains, the drug is used for the treatment of several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. It can also be used in an off-label fashion to treat kidney problems in people with scleroderma.
| What Is High Blood Pressure, and How Is It Diagnosed? |
This multimedia video discusses how high blood pressure is diagnosed.
What is high blood pressure? Despite popular myth, high blood pressure is not nervous tension. This page on the eMedTV site debunks myths about high blood pressure and provides links to detailed information about this condition.
What Is Hydrochlorothiazide Used For?
What is hydrochlorothiazide used for? As this eMedTV segment explains, hydrochlorothiazide is used for controlling high blood pressure and treating water retention. The medication can be used in adults, children, and infants.
Isradipine is used for treating high blood pressure. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes how isradipine works, explains whether the drug is approved for children, and discusses possible off-label isradipine uses.
What is labetalol used for? As explained in this section of the eMedTV library, labetalol is mainly used to treat high blood pressure. Although it is only approved for adults, labetalol can be used "off-label" in children to treat other conditions.
What is lisinopril used for? As this eMedTV page explains, the drug is used to lower blood pressure, treat heart failure, and increase survival after a heart attack. This page discusses these lisinopril uses in detail and also covers off-label uses.
What is Lotensin used for? As this eMedTV article explains, Lotensin is used to help control high blood pressure. This Web page talks about how Lotensin works and discusses off-label uses like treating kidney problems in people with scleroderma.
What is Mavik used for? As this eMedTV article explains, Mavik is used for controlling high blood pressure and improving survival and/or decreasing the risks of developing congestive heart failure in people who have recently suffered a heart attack.
What Is Monopril-HCT Used For?
Monopril-HCT is used to lower blood pressure in adults. This portion of the eMedTV library describes how Monopril-HCT works to relax the blood vessels and reduce blood volume. There are no universally accepted off-label Monopril uses at this time.
What Is Normal Blood Pressure?
What is normal blood pressure? This eMedTV page explains that it's not one set number, although many people believe normal blood pressure is an average reading of 120/80 or below. Normal blood pressure actually falls anywhere between 90/60 to 120/80.
What is Norvasc taken for? As this eMedTV page explains, Norvasc is a prescription drug that is taken for treating high blood pressure, certain types of angina, and other conditions. This page covers the conditions that can be treated with Norvasc.
What is Norvasc? As this eMedTV segment explains, Norvasc is a calcium channel blocker used for treating high blood pressure, angina, and coronary artery disease. This page discusses Norvasc, including information on its uses and how it works.
What is Quinaretic used for? As this section of the eMedTV library explains, Quinaretic is used for treating high blood pressure in adults; the prescription medication is currently not approved for use in children.
What is torsemide used for? This eMedTV page explains that torsemide is used to control high blood pressure and treat water retention in adults by reducing blood volume. This article also explains that there are currently no off-label torsemide uses.
Why High Blood Pressure Is a Health Concern
One reason why high blood pressure is a health concern is because it increases the risk for conditions such as heart attack and stroke. This eMedTV article explains in detail why high blood pressure is a health concern.
Zestoretic is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at Zestoretic, including information about its effects, its side effects, and its available strengths.
Taking Zestoretic during pregnancy can harm the fetus. This section of the eMedTV library discusses Zestoretic and pregnancy, including information about some of the complications that may occur in a fetus or newborn who is exposed to the drug.
Zestoretic dosing for those with high blood pressure can start at 10 mg/12.5 mg or 20 mg/12.5 mg daily. As this eMedTV page explains, your doctor may adjust your Zestoretic dosage if side effects occur or if your blood pressure goal is not reached.
When medicines such as lithium or codeine are taken with Zestoretic, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV article offers a more complete list of drugs that may cause Zestoretic interactions and explains the possible effects of such interactions.
Overdosing on Zestoretic may result in low blood pressure, kidney failure, and other problems. This eMedTV segment identifies possible signs of a Zestoretic overdose and discusses various treatment options that are available for such an overdose.
Zestoretic Precautions and Warnings
Some Zestoretic precautions and warnings concern an increased risk for allergic reactions with the drug. This eMedTV segment discusses other warnings and precautions to be aware of with Zestoretic, such as its potential effects during pregnancy.
Common side effects of Zestoretic include such things as dizziness, headache, and fatigue. This eMedTV segment lists other Zestoretic side effects, including a list of potentially serious health problems that may occur with the medication.
Zestoretic uses are focused on the treatment of high blood pressure in adults. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how Zestoretic works to lower blood pressure. As discussed in this article, the drug hasn't been approved for use in children.