Anti-Hypertensive Medications

Side effects that may go away during treatment, include dizziness, headache, nausea, drowsiness, lack of energy, dry mouth, or nasal congestion. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing or tightness of the chest.

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors:
Accupril, Altace, Captopril, Lotensin, Prinivil, Univasc, Vasotec, Zestril

These medicines are known as ACE inhibitors and are used to treat high blood pressure. They may also be used to treat congestive heart disease, after a heart attack, and in some diabetic patients to reduce the risk for serious kidney complications.

Side effects that may go away during treatment, include nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; headache; cough; dizziness or lightheadedness when sitting or standing; fatigue; or changes in taste perception. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing or tightness of the chest.

ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS:
Avapro, Cozaar, Diovan, Micardis

These medicines are an angiotensin II receptor antagonists used to treat high blood pressure. They may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

A side effect that may go away during treatment is dizziness. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing or tightness of the chest.

BETA ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENTS:
Corgard, Naldolol, Inderal, Tenormin, Zebeta

These medicines are beta blockers used to treat high blood pressure and angina pectoris (chest pain). They may also be used after a heart attack and to prevent migraine attacks. They may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include mild drowsiness; lightheadedness or dizziness; or unusual tiredness or weakness. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing or tightness of the chest.

CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS:
Adalat, Cardizem, Dynacirc, Isoptin, Procardia, Norvasc, Plendil, Sular

This medicine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat angina (chest pain) or high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include headache, facial flushing, or constipation. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing or tightness of the chest.

Diuretics:
Demadex, Furosemide, Hydrodiuril, Indapamide, Zaroxlyn

These medicines are diuretics used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and swelling due to excess body water. They may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Side effects that may go away during treatment, include dizziness or lightheadedness when sitting up or standing, or nausea. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing or tightness of the chest.

Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with these medicines. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine. The information contained below is not a comprehensive discussion of these medications and do not substitute for a thorough discussion with your health care provider(s).