Blood Pressure Articles A-Z
Calan side effects are usually minor and may include constipation, nausea, and headaches. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses other common and rare side effects of Calan, as well as side effects that may require prompt medical attention.
Calan is commonly used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, and certain irregular heart rhythms. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at Calan uses, and also describes possible off-label uses, such as treating migraine headaches.
Calan Warnings and Precautions
Understanding Calan warnings and precautions can help protect people who may be negatively affected by Calan. This eMedTV segment describes these precautions and warnings in more detail and explains who should not use the medication.
Calcium channel blockers are prescribed to treat high blood pressure, arrhythmias, and chest pain. This eMedTV Web page offers a brief overview of calcium channel blockers. Calcium chanel blockers is a common misspelling of calcium channel blockers.
This eMedTV page explains that calcium channel blockers treat high blood pressure, chest pain, and irregular heart rhythms. This page also covers possible side effects. Calcium channel blockeers is a common misspelling of calcium channel blockers.
Calcium channel blocker drugs (CCBs) are used to treat various conditions in the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV presentation examines this class of drugs, including warnings, precautions, side effects, and uses.
Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose
Vomiting, slurred speech, and confusion are possible signs of a calcium channel blocker overdose. This eMedTV resource lists other possible symptoms of a calcium channel blocker overdose, and describes the treatment options that are available.
Calcium Channel Blocker Side Effects
Headaches, nausea, and swelling are among the common side effects of calcium channel blockers. This eMedTV resource lists other possible calcium channel blocker side effects, including potentially serious side effects that may require medical care.
Calcium channel blockers are used for treating high blood pressure, chest pain, and some arrhythmias. This eMedTV segment discusses these and other uses of calcium channel blockers, including their use in children and possible off-label uses.
Calcium channel blockers may be prescribed to treat chest pain, arrhythmias, and high blood pressure. This eMedTV article offers an overview of calcium channel blockers, providing information on how the drugs work, possible side effects, and more.
Calcium Channel Blockers and Breastfeeding
This eMedTV Web page explains that the manufacturers of calcium channel blockers generally recommend that women not use the medications when breastfeeding. This page explains what to do if you are taking calcium channel blockers and breastfeeding.
Calcium Channel Blockers and Pregnancy
Based on the results of animal studies, it may not be safe to take calcium channel blockers during pregnancy. This eMedTV page looks at calcium channel blockers and pregnancy, including information on when a doctor may still prescribe the medication.
As this eMedTV page explains, Calan is a prescribed drug that treats conditions such as chest pain, high blood pressure, and irregular heart rhythms. This page offers an overview of dosing tips and side effects. Calen is a common misspelling of Calan.
This part of the eMedTV archives explains how the prescription drug Calan works to treat chest pain, high blood pressure, and certain irregular heart rhythms. This page also covers some tips for taking the drug. Calin is a common misspelling of Calan.
Capoten is a drug that is licensed to treat conditions related to the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at the drug, including its specific uses, effects, and dosing information.
This eMedTV segment provides Capoten dosage guidelines for the treatment of high blood pressure, symptoms of congestive heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy. Tips and precautions for taking the medicine are also included.
This eMedTV Web page contains a list of medicines that may cause Capoten drug interactions, including lithium, diuretics, and digoxin. These interactions can potentially increase drug levels in your body, which can lead to serious problems.
Capoten Precautions and Warnings
This eMedTV Web page lists Capoten precautions and warnings, including information on who should not take the drug and potential side effects to look out for. For example, Capoten has been known to cause a decrease in kidney function.
As explained in this eMedTV Web page, common Capoten side effects may include itching, chest pain, or unexplained rash. Less common side effects, as well as problems that should be reported to a healthcare provider, are also listed in this page.
Cardizem CD is a prescription drug that is used to treat hypertension and chronic stable angina. This eMedTV Web page features a brief look at the drug and a link to more in-depth information. Cardizam CD is a common misspelling of Cardizem CD.
Cardizem CD is a prescription drug that is used for treating angina and high blood pressure. This eMedTV page describes the effects of Cardizem CD, offers dosing information for the drug, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
The manufacturer of Cardizem CD recommends avoiding breastfeeding while using the drug. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Cardizem CD and breastfeeding, and further explains why the drug may not be safe for use while nursing.
In studies where people took Cardizem CD, depression was reported as a possible side effect. This eMedTV article discusses how common this side effects appears to be with people taking the drug and explains what you can do if depression occurs.
It is possible to develop a dry mouth while taking Cardizem CD. This part of the eMedTV library further explores the link between Cardizem CD and dry mouth, explains how common this side effect appears to be, and offers tips for dry mouth relief.
Impotence has been reported as a rare but possible side effect of Cardizem CD. This article from the eMedTV Web site provides more information on Cardizem CD and impotence, and explains what your doctor may recommend if this side effect occurs.
The full risks of using Cardizem CD while pregnant are not known at this time. As this eMedTV page explains, however, studies on Cardizem CD and pregnancy show that the drug caused miscarriages and birth defects when it was given to pregnant animals.
The recommended Cardizem CD dosage for treating chest pain is 120 to 180 mg once daily. This eMedTV Web page also provides Cardizem CD dosing guidelines for the treatment of high blood pressure and includes tips for when and how to take the drug.
Certain medicines may cause Cardizem CD drug interactions, including digoxin, rifampin, and beta blockers. This eMedTV article explains what may happen during Cardizem CD interactions and lists other drugs that may cause a negative interaction.
This eMedTV presentation looks at Cardizem CD, a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. Information discussed includes possible side effects (including depression), interactions, dosing, and much more.
If you take too much Cardizem CD, overdose symptoms may include dizziness, fainting, and fluid retention. This eMedTV article describes other symptoms that may occur and explains what treatment options are available for a Cardizem CD overdose.
Weakness, headache, and slow heart rate are some of the most common Cardizem CD side effects. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects, including side effects that are less common but potentially serious and require medical attention.
Cardizem CD uses are primarily focused on the treatment of high blood pressure and chest pain. As this eMedTV article explains, however, the drug can also be used off-label for treating migraines, arrhythmias, and diabetic nephropathy.
Cardizem CD Warnings and Precautions
Cardizem CD can cause fluid retention. This segment from the eMedTV archives lists other side effects or complications that may occur with Cardizem CD. Warnings and precautions on who should not use the medication are also included.
For those who are taking Cardizem CD, weight gain is a potential side effect. As this eMedTV segment explains, your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes or prescribe another angina or blood pressure drug if you develop weight gain during treatment.
While not causes of high blood pressure per se, as this eMedTV article explains, factors such as smoking or diabetes can increase a person's risk of developing this condition. Other possible high blood pressure causes include gender and race.
Coffee and High Blood Pressure
This page of the eMedTV library looks at the link between coffee and high blood pressure. Since caffeine's effect is only temporary, people with hypertension can still drink coffee, and high blood pressure should not increase.
Confronting High Blood Pressure
Controlling High Blood Pressure
Lifestyle changes that may help in controlling high blood pressure include losing weight and reducing salt intake. This eMedTV page provides other suggestions for controlling high blood pressure, such as drinking less alcohol and exercising more.
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This video discusses how high blood pressure may be controlled by lifestyle changes.
Coreg is a medicine that is licensed for the treatment of congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. This eMedTV page explains other uses for the drug and offers a link to more information. Corag is a common misspelling of Coreg.
Coreg is a drug prescribed for congestive heart failure treatment and high blood pressure control. As this eMedTV article explains, the drug can also be given after a heart attack to improve survival and decrease the chances of another heart attack.
Coreg -- Impotence and Libido Effects
As this eMedTV article explains, side effects may occur with the use of Coreg. Impotence and libido effects are a potential risk, but researchers are unsure whether sexual side effects are actually caused by Coreg itself or by other factors.
Side effects may occur with Coreg, and blood sugar levels that are too high or too low have been reported. This eMedTV article lists possible signs of high blood sugar and low blood sugar, and offers tips for helping to manage blood sugar levels.
There is no concrete proof that there is a link between Coreg and depression. As this eMedTV page explains, less than 1 percent of Coreg users reported depression as a side effect, but it is unknown whether the drug actually caused the condition.
If you are using Coreg and dry eyes develop, tell your doctor so he or she can recommend treatments. As this eMedTV segment explains, however, dry eyes has not been reported as a rare or common side effect in people who are taking the drug.
Side effects may occur with the use of Coreg, and hair loss is a rare but possible problem. As this page on the eMedTV Web site explains, less than 1 percent of patients taking Coreg experience hair loss, and the problem is usually reversible.
Coreg and pregnancy may be a dangerous combination due to the potential harm the drug can cause the fetus. This eMedTV resource discusses the possible dangers of using it during pregnancy and explains when the drug may be given to a pregnant woman.
Certain side effects may occur as a result of using Coreg, and weight gain is a possibility. This segment of the eMedTV library discusses the likelihood of this side effect occurring and offers tips for helping with any gradual weight gain.
The suggested Coreg dosage for controlling high blood pressure is 6.25 mg, taken twice a day. This eMedTV Web page also offers dosing recommendations when giving Coreg after a heart attack and for the treatment of congestive heart failure.