{"id":3597,"date":"2022-12-08T20:06:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T20:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.theemtspot.com\/?p=3597"},"modified":"2026-04-11T19:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T19:54:07","slug":"which-blood-pressure-medications-you-should-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/which-blood-pressure-medications-you-should-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Blood Pressure Medications You Should Avoid?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-larger-font-size\"><strong>Quick Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--ek-bullet-color:#ea4474\" class=\"is-style-connected has-list-bullet-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>High blood pressure is a severe condition that requires a combination of medications to control it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High blood pressure medications have adverse side effects if a physician does not manage them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old high-blood pressure medications are becoming redundant, and new-age medication combinations are now prescribed to control blood pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypertensive conditions can be challenging to manage. Those with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/chart\/\" class=\"ek-link\"> high blood pressure<\/a> are familiar with the danger of fluctuating readings. Most of the time, fluctuations and irregularities in blood pressure mean it&#8217;s time to change your medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High blood pressure medicines have changes over time as medical guidelines were updates. Old blood pressure medicines had serious side effects. If you\u2019re taking any old generation blood pressure medication, speak to your physician immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">Avoiding Old Blood Pressure Medicines<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Old blood pressure medicines that have serious side effects are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Atenolol: <\/strong>This is not a go-to medicine because of intense side effects like low blood sugar, nausea and dizziness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Furosemide: <\/strong>This loop diuretic is eschewed by physicians and other alternatives are prescribed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Terazosin and Prazosin: <\/strong>The old school alpha-blockers can cause light headedness and fainting episodes and physicians don\u2019t encourage the use of this medicine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hydralazine:<\/strong> This arteriolar vasodilator has more side effects than benefits, and doctors prefer newer medication instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clonidine: <\/strong>Central alpha agonists can cause rebound hypertension, drowsiness and slowed heart rate amongst other concerning side effects.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>According to experts, those with high blood pressure should also avoid commonly available OTC medications such as the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--ek-bullet-color:#ea4474\" class=\"has-list-bullet-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain medication like NSAIDS (for example, naproxen and ibuprofen).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cold and influenza medication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antacids and gut medication (they contain high sodium levels).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decongestant medication (for example, pseudoephedrine).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain natural supplements (for example, ma huang, bitter orange, and ephedra).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>OTC medication usually interacts with high blood pressure medication. Usually, they won&#8217;t affect your blood pressure, but in some cases, they have had dire consequences. Always check with your physician before taking any medication or natural supplements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High blood pressure isn&#8217;t usually the only condition an individual may have. A person can also have thyroid, and kidney problems, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. It is best to speak to your doctor when choosing a medicine to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/how-to-lower\/\" class=\"ek-link\">lower blood pressure<\/a> because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--ek-bullet-color:#ea4474\" class=\"has-list-bullet-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insulin causes changes in blood sugar which can affect the efficacy of diuretics and beta-blockers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ACE inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) can be risky for pregnant women and their developing baby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High blood pressure medication can cause erectile dysfunction in some male patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">Popular High Blood Pressure Medications Prescribed By Physicians<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern high blood pressure medication is prescribed by physicians to lower blood pressure problems in patients. Along with lifestyle changes and managing a schedule of other medications, doctors prescribe better medication now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diuretics like thiazides to lower blood pressure. They have minimal side effects, and are much more affordable. Thiazides are also effective at lowering high blood pressure and the risk of future heart disease. Common diuretics prescribed are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--ek-bullet-color:#ea4474\" class=\"has-list-bullet-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chlorthalidone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydrochlorothiazide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ace Inhibitors are a common medicine prescribed instead of old ones. These have minimal side effects and allow the blood vessels to remain relaxed so blood flows more easily to the heart. Some popular ACE inhibitors are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--ek-bullet-color:#ea4474\" class=\"has-list-bullet-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lisinopril<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benazepril<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ramipril<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) are new age medicines prescribed to help lower blood pressure. These are like ACE inhibitors and allow the cardiovascular system to remain relaxed. You might be familiar with the following names:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--ek-bullet-color:#ea4474\" class=\"has-list-bullet-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>Losartan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valsartan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irbesartan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another medicine that is popular amongst physicians is calcium channel blockers, like Amlodipine. These relax the blood vessels to keep blood pressure low and regulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">Common Medication Prescribed For High Blood Pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wptb-container-legacy\" data-table-id=\"3748\">\n    <table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-3684\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"393.20000000000005\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"3\" data-wptb-horizontal-scroll-status=\"false\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" role=\"table\" data-wptb-header-background-color=\"#FFD4D4FF\" data-wptb-even-row-background-color=\"#FFFFFFFF\" data-wptb-odd-row-background-color=\"#EBEBEBFF\" data-wptb-responsive-directives=\"eyJyZXNwb25zaXZlRW5hYmxlZCI6dHJ1ZSwicmVzcG9uc2l2ZU1vZGUiOiJhdXRvIiwicHJlc2VydmVSb3dDb2xvciI6ZmFsc2UsInJlbGF0aXZlV2lkdGgiOiJ3aW5kb3ciLCJoZWFkZXJGdWxseU1lcmdlZCI6ZmFsc2UsIm1vZGVPcHRpb25zIjp7ImF1dG8iOnsiZGlzYWJsZWQiOnsiZGVza3RvcCI6ZmFsc2UsInRhYmxldCI6ZmFsc2UsIm1vYmlsZSI6ZmFsc2V9LCJ0b3BSb3dBc0hlYWRlciI6eyJkZXNrdG9wIjpmYWxzZSwidGFibGV0Ijp0cnVlLCJtb2JpbGUiOnRydWV9LCJyZXBlYXRNZXJnZWRIZWFkZXIiOnsiZGVza3RvcCI6dHJ1ZSwidGFibGV0Ijp0cnVlLCJtb2JpbGUiOnRydWV9LCJzdGF0aWNUb3BSb3ciOnsiZGVza3RvcCI6ZmFsc2UsInRhYmxldCI6ZmFsc2UsIm1vYmlsZSI6ZmFsc2V9LCJjZWxsU3RhY2tEaXJlY3Rpb24iOnsiZGVza3RvcCI6InJvdyIsInRhYmxldCI6ImNvbHVtbiIsIm1vYmlsZSI6InJvdyJ9LCJjZWxsc1BlclJvdyI6eyJkZXNrdG9wIjoxLCJ0YWJsZXQiOjMsIm1vYmlsZSI6MX19fSwiYnJlYWtwb2ludHMiOnsiZGVza3RvcCI6eyJuYW1lIjoiZGVza3RvcCIsIndpZHRoIjoxMDI0fSwidGFibGV0Ijp7Im5hbWUiOiJ0YWJsZXQiLCJ3aWR0aCI6NzAwfSwibW9iaWxlIjp7Im5hbWUiOiJtb2JpbGUiLCJ3aWR0aCI6MzAwfX19\" data-wptb-adaptive-table=\"0\" data-table-columns=\"3\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 212, 212);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-162\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Medication<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-163\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>What It Does<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-170\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Side Effects<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-164\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Diuretics<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-165\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Flushes out extra water and sodium.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-171\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Dehydration<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Erectile dysfunction<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Weakness, cramping and fatigue<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Onset of gout or intense foot pain<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(235, 235, 235);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-166\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Beta Blockers<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-167\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Makes your heart beat with less intensity.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-172\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Asthma and breathing issues<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Depression<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Sleep disturbances<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Erection problems<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Cold feet and hands<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-168\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>ACE Inhibitors<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-169\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Relaxes blood vessels by blocking the formation of the hormone that narrows the blood vessels.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-173\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7&nbsp;Dry, hack cough<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Skin rash<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Loss of taste<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(235, 235, 235);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"4\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-174\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>ARBs<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"4\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-175\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Protect blood vessels from narrowing and keeps them open.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"4\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-176\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>\u00b7&nbsp;Dizziness<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"5\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-177\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>CCBs<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"5\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-178\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Prevent calcium from entering the heart, muscle and blood cells.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"5\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-179\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Constipation<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Headaches<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Dizziness<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Swollen ankles<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Palpitations<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(235, 235, 235);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"6\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-180\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Alpha-Blockers<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"6\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-181\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Lessen the nerve impulse to narrow blood vessels.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"6\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-182\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Dizziness<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Light-headedness<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Quick pulse<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"7\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-183\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Alpha-2 Receptor Agonist<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"7\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-184\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>Reduces adrenaline production in the nervous system.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"7\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-185\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Drowsiness<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Dizziness<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(235, 235, 235);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"8\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-186\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Alpha-Beta-Blockers<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"8\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-187\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>Reduce nerve impulses to slow down heartbeat.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"8\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-188\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Low blood pressure<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Dizziness<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Light-headedness<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Weakness<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"9\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-189\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Central Agonists<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"9\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-190\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>Control nerve impulses to relax blood vessels.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"9\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-191\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Anemia<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Constipation<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Dizziness<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Dry mouth<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Drowsiness and weakness<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Erection problems<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Fever<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(235, 235, 235);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"10\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-192\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>Peripheral Adrenergic Inhibitors<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"10\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-193\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Blocks neurotransmitters in the brain to relax smooth muscles.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"10\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-194 edit-active\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Diarrhea<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Heartburn<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Congested nose<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Dizziness and weakness<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"11\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-195\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Vasodilators<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"11\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-196\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Relax muscle walls to allow blood to flow better through blood vessels.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"11\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-197\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Excessive hair growth<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Headaches<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Water retention<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Joint aches and pains<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Palpitations<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Eye swelling<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(235, 235, 235);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"12\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-198\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Renin Inhibitor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"12\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-199\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Decreases the chemicals that tighten blood vessels.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"12\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-200\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Cough<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Diarrhea<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Stomach pain<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Heartburn<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00b7 Rash<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">Alternates For High Blood Pressure Medication<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High blood pressure is a serious condition. Experts and physicians recommend a combination of medications and lifestyle changes to maintain optimal health. While taking medications, patients must make changes like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--ek-bullet-color:#ea4474\" class=\"has-list-bullet-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developing healthy sleeping routines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consuming nutrient-dense and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/diet\/\"> <\/a>low-sodium diets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing a combination of strength training and low-intensity cardio exercises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking care of stressors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring other comorbidities and being punctual with doctor visits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High blood pressure requires extra care. To maintain optimum cardiovascular health and prevent future health decline, blood pressure patients must comply with their doctor\u2019s prescription. 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