Hypertension Treatment
What is high blood pressure?
A normal blood pressure reading is less than 120/80 mm Hg. When you have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, your reading… read more
Blood Pressure Medications
What is the most common blood pressure medication?
What are the most common blood pressure medications?
the angiotensin II receptor blocker valsartan (Diovan) in the lead for high blood pressure… read more
Orange Juice and Blood Pressure Meds: An OK Mix?
What medications should not be taken with orange juice?
Affected Medications
As time goes on, more evidence appears that orange juice negatively affects the absorption of many medicines. These drugs… read more
What to Know if You Drink Grapefruit Juice and Take Blood Pressure Drugs
Can you eat grapefruit if you take high blood pressure medicine?
Grapefruit contains compounds that may interfere with how your body absorbs some drugs, including some blood pressure medicines.… read more
Long Term Effects of Blood Pressure Medicines
What is the downside of taking blood pressure medicine?
Most of the time, blood pressure medicines do not cause side effects. Some people have mild side effects, including dizziness, headaches, … read more