Blood Pressure Articles A-Z

Diovan HCT and Pregnancy

If you're taking Diovan HCT and pregnancy occurs, let your healthcare provider know. As eMedTV Web page explains, kidney failure and jaundice are among the complications sometimes seen in fetuses or newborns exposed to Diovan HCT during pregnancy.

Diovan HCT Dosage

As this eMedTV page explains, the starting Diovan HCT dose for most people with high blood pressure is either 80 mg/12.5 mg or 160 mg/12.5 mg once daily. This page also lists Diovan HCT dosing tips and factors that may affect your Diovan HCT dosage.

Diovan HCT Drug Interactions

Diovan HCT interactions can potentially occur with diuretics, narcotics, insulin, and other drugs. This eMedTV page describes how these interactions can change how the body metabolizes the drugs and alter the levels of some drugs in the blood.

Diovan HCT Medicine

Diovan HCT Overdose

This eMedTV article lists Diovan HCT overdose symptoms (such as cramps and nausea) and treatment options (including fluids through an IV) -- and emphasizes the importance of seeking immediate medical attention if you have overdosed on Diovan HCT.

Diovan HCT Precautions and Warnings

A few Diovan HCT precautions and warnings listed on this eMedTV page include potential drug interactions, conditions to tell your doctor about before taking Diovan HCT (such as gout), and the risk of allergic reactions in some people taking the drug.

Diovan HCT Side Affects

Cold symptoms and low potassium levels in the blood are among the common side effects of Diovan HCT. This eMedTV resource also lists some rare side effects of this drug. Diovan HCT side affects is a common misspelling of Diovan HCT side effects.

Diovan HCT Side Effects

This eMedTV page lists common Diovan HCT side effects, like the common cold and low potassium levels in the blood; rare problems, like diarrhea and gout; and reactions that should be reported to your doctor, such as confusion and increased thirst.

Diovan HCT Uses

Diovan HCT has been shown to significantly lower blood pressure in adults with high blood pressure. This eMedTV page gives an in-depth look at how Diovan HCT can lower blood pressure. There are currently no off-label Diovan HCT uses.

Diovan HTC

This eMedTV page explains how the prescription drug Diovan HCT lowers blood pressure in adults by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the blood volume. This page also covers dosing with the drug. Diovan HTC is a common misspelling of Diovan HCT.

Diovan Interactions

Torsemide, amiloride, potassium supplements, and other drugs can react negatively with Diovan. This eMedTV page explains how Diovan drug interactions can change how your body metabolizes the medication and lower your blood pressure too much.

Diovan Medication

Diovan Medication Information

This eMedTV Web page provides important information on Diovan, a medication used for treating high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This page also explains why Diovan may not be suitable for some people and lists possible side effects.

Diovan Oral

There is only one form of Diovan -- oral tablets. This eMedTV Web page explains what Diovan is used for, lists available strengths, and describes potential side effects of this medicine. A link to more detailed information is also provided.

Diovan Overdose

This eMedTV page lists Diovan overdose symptoms (such as kidney failure), treatment options (like drugs to increase blood pressure), and factors that can affect Diovan overdose effects (like whether the Diovan was taken with other drugs or alcohol).

Diovan Pills

As this eMedTV article discusses, Diovan is a prescription medication used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure or congestive heart failure. This page offers more detail on how the pills work and covers general Diovan precautions.

Diovan Precautions and Warnings

Diabetes and liver disease are among the conditions to let your doctor know about before taking Diovan. This eMedTV page also lists other Diovan precautions and warnings, such as potential drug interactions and people who shouldn't take Diovan at all.

Diovan Problems

Some of the potential problems with Diovan may include side effects, such as fatigue and dizziness. This eMedTV Web resource describes other possible problems, including potentially serious side effects that require immediate medical care.

Diovan Risks

Some of the potential risks with Diovan may include fatigue, dizziness, and coughing. This page of the eMedTV Web site describes other possible side effects, including potentially serious problems that may require immediate medical attention.

Diovan Side Effects

Diarrhea, joint pain, and fatigue are a few common Diovan side effects. This eMedTV page also lists rare side effects like anxiety and hair loss, and side effects you should report to your doctor right away like difficulty breathing or swallowing.

Diovan Strengths

As this eMedTV Web article explains, there are four strengths of Diovan available -- 40 mg, 80 mg, 160 mg, and 320 mg tablets. This page also discusses what Diovan is used for and offers some general dosing tips for taking this medication.

Diovan Tablets

A doctor may prescribe Diovan to treat high blood pressure or congestive heart failure. This eMedTV Web article offers more detail on the tablets, including information on how Diovan works, available strengths, and general precautions.

Diovan Uses

As this eMedTV page explains, Diovan is used for controlling high blood pressure, treating congestive heart failure, and helping to improve survival rates for heart attack patients. This article also notes that there are no off-label Diovan uses.

Distolic Blood Pressure

Diastolic blood pressure is the measurement of pressure in the blood vessels between heartbeats. This eMedTV page further explains how diastolic blood pressure is measured. Distolic blood pressure is a common misspelling of diastolic blood pressure.

Does Smoking Cause High Blood Pressure?

Does smoking cause high blood pressure? While smoking does not cause high blood pressure directly, as this eMedTV article explains, people who smoke are at an increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

Doxazosin

Doxazosin may be prescribed to lower high blood pressure and treat an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, general dosing guidelines, and more.

Doxazosin and Depression

This eMedTV page explains that extensive clinical trials studying doxazosin and depression have not shown that depression is a definite side effect of the drug. This page explains what to do if symptoms of depression occur while taking doxazosin.

Doxazosin and Pregnancy

The eMedTV resource explores doxazosin and pregnancy, explaining why the FDA considers this medication to be a pregnancy Category C drug. This article also explains why it may not be safe to take doxazosin during pregnancy.

Doxazosin and Weight Gain

This eMedTV segment explains that weight gain, while rare, is a known side effect of doxazosin. The link between doxazosin and weight gain is explored, and tips are provided to reduce weight gain, such as eating a heart-healthy diet.

Doxazosin Dosage

This eMedTV resource explains why the starting doxazosin dosage for either an enlarged prostate or for hypertension will need to be the lowest dose (1 mg a day). This page also provides specific dosage information for both conditions.

Doxazosin Drug Interactions

This portion of the eMedTV archives explores potential doxazosin drug interactions with medications such as cimetidine, sildenafil, and tadalafil. The problems these can cause are described, as are steps your doctor may take to prevent them.

Doxazosin Mesylate

Doxazosin Overdose

Although it is uncommon, a person can take a doxazosin overdose. This portion of the eMedTV library describes possible symptoms of an overdose, such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. This page also outlines available treatment options.

Doxazosin Sexual Side Effects

Extensive clinical trials have shown that doxazosin can cause sexual side effects in rare cases. This eMedTV resource describes these doxazosin sexual side effects, such as erectile dysfunction and priaprism, and explains possible treatments.

Doxazosin Side Effects

Some of the most common doxazosin side effects include dizziness, a general ill feeling, and drowsiness. This eMedTV Web page also takes an in-depth look at some of the more serious side effects, such as an allergic reaction and fainting.

Doxazosin Uses

As this eMedTV article explains, doxazosin is used to help lower high blood pressure and relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate in adults. Doxazosin is not approved for use in children. This page also outlines some off-label doxazosin uses.

Doxazosin Warnings and Precautions

This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at doxazosin precautions and warnings, such as potential drug interactions and the fact that it may be dangerous to take the drug while pregnant. This page also lists people who should not take doxazosin.

Drug Interactions With Aliskiren-HCTZ

Aliskiren-HCTZ can negatively interact with several medicines, including Lasix, Lipitor, and Nizoral. This eMedTV resource describes other potential drug interactions with aliskiren-HCTZ and explains the problems these interactions can cause.

Drug Interactions With Atenolol

Calcium channel blockers and ibuprofen are among the drugs that can interact with atenolol. This eMedTV article describes how drug interactions can lower blood pressure too much or make atenolol less effective, among other things.

Drug Interactions With Bisoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide

Rifampin, lithium, and digoxin may interact negatively with bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide. This eMedTV page describes the dangerous problems that could result and provides a list of other bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide drug interactions.

Drug Interactions With Fosinopril

This eMedTV segment warns people about potential fosinopril drug interactions, including interactions with potassium supplements, antacids, or diuretics. This page explains how these interactions can lead to problems.

Drug Interactions With Isradipine

Medicines that may cause drug interactions with isradipine include imatinib, delavirdine, and conivaptan. As this eMedTV resource explains, negative isradipine interactions can increase your risk for side effects or reduce the drug's effectiveness.

Drug Interactions With Labetalol

Drug interactions with labetalol may occur when the medication is taken with calcium channel blockers. This eMedTV resource discusses drug interactions that may occur when labetalol is taken with medicines such as cimetidine.

Drug Interactions With Perindopril

Medicines that may cause drug interactions with perindopril include lithium, diuretics, and gentomycin. This eMedTV article lists other possible drug interactions and describes the potential side effects or complications that may occur.

Drug Interactions With Propranolol XL

Warfarin, digoxin, and reserpine are medicines that may cause propranolol XL drug interactions. This eMedTV page includes a list of other drugs that may interact with this medicine and describes the potential effects of these interactions.

Drug Interactions With Quinaretic

Quinaretic may interact with many different drugs, such as narcotics, lithium, and alcohol. This eMedTV Web page discusses potential drug interactions with Quinaretic, such as those involving other blood pressure medicines.

Drug Interactions With Torsemide

Torsemide may potentially interact with several medications, such as lithium or certain antibiotics. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at other potential drug interactions with torsemide and describes the types of problems that can occur.

Drug Side Effects for Norvasc

Possible side effects of Norvasc include headache, facial flushing, and heart palpitations. This part of the eMedTV library lists some potential side effects for Norvasc and offers information on what to do if problems occur while taking the drug.

Dyavan

Diovan is a prescription drug used to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV Web page gives a brief discussion on the drug and provides a link to more information. Dyavan is a common misspelling of Diovan.

Dynacirc CP

Dynacirc CR is a blood pressure medication that is available by prescription. This eMedTV page explains how Dynacirc CR works, offers dosing information, and lists possible side effects of the drug. Dynacirc CP is a common misspelling of Dynacirc CR.

Dynacirc CR

Dynacirc CR is a prescription drug that is used for controlling high blood pressure. This part of the eMedTV archives describes Dynacirc CR in more detail and offers information on the medicine's effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.

Dynacirc CR and Breastfeeding

Women taking Dynacirc CR (isradipine CR) are generally recommended to avoid breastfeeding. This eMedTV resource provides more information on Dynacirc CR and breastfeeding, including an explanation of whether the drug passes through breast milk.

Dynacirc CR and Dry Mouth

Dry mouth is a side effect that may occur with the use of Dynacirc CR (isradipine CR). This portion of the eMedTV library offers more information on Dynacirc CR and dry mouth, and includes tips on what you can do to obtain relief.

Dynacirc CR and Impotence

Impotence appears to be a rare but possible side effect of Dynacirc CR (isradipine CR). This page from the eMedTV archives further explores the link between Dynacirc CR and impotence, and explains what your doctor may recommend if impotence occurs.

Dynacirc CR and Pregnancy

The full risks of using Dynacirc CR (isradipine CR) during pregnancy are unknown. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at Dynacirc CR and pregnancy, and describes the complications that occurred when the drug was given to pregnant animals.

Dynacirc CR Dosage

The recommended Dynacirc CR dosage for high blood pressure control is 5 mg once daily. This page on the eMedTV Web site provides other Dynacirc CR dosing information, including suggestions on when and how to take the medication.

Dynacirc CR Drug Information

This eMedTV Web segment looks at Dynacirc CR. Drug information covered includes its uses, dosing, warnings, and possible side effects.

Dynacirc CR Drug Interactions

Imatinib, conivaptan, and delavirdine are some of the drugs that may interact negatively with Dynacirc CR. This eMedTV page lists other medicines that may cause Dynacirc CR drug interactions and describes the possible effects of these interactions.

Dynacirc CR Overdose

Symptoms of a Dynacirc CR (isradipine CR) overdose may include fast heart rate and low blood pressure. This eMedTV segment lists other symptoms that may occur if you take too much Dynacirc CR. Overdose treatment options are also included.

Dynacirc CR Side Effects

Common Dynacirc CR side effects may include nausea, flushing, and fatigue. This eMedTV page also lists rare side effects of the drug (like cough or sweating), as well as serious problems that require medical attention (like arrhythmia).

Dynacirc CR Uses

Dynacirc CR is used for controlling high blood pressure in adults. As this page from the eMedTV Web site explains, the drug helps lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. This article also discusses possible off-label Dynacirc CR uses.

Dynacirc CR Warnings and Precautions

Let your doctor know if you are pregnant before taking Dynacirc CR. Warnings and precautions, as this eMedTV segment explains, also include the safety of taking the drug if you have congestive heart failure and the risk of hypotension in some people.

Dystolic Blood Pressure

Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the blood vessels between heartbeats. This eMedTV page further discusses diastolic blood pressure and how it is measured. Dystolic blood pressure is a common misspelling of diastolic blood pressure.

Effects of Benicar

Benicar has been shown to significantly decrease systolic and diastolic blood pressures. This page from the eMedTV archives describes other Benicar effects and explains how the drug reduces risks associated with long-term high blood pressure.

Effects of Bystolic

Bystolic has been shown to significantly lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. This part of the eMedTV library describes other effects of Bystolic and briefly explores how this beta blocker medication works for high blood pressure.

Effects of Coreg

As this eMedTV page explains, Coreg is a prescription drug used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This page takes a closer look at Coreg's effects on the body, including information on how the drug works.

Effects of Diovan

As this eMedTV page explains, Diovan is a prescription drug used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This page takes a closer look at the effects of Diovan, including information on how the medication works.