Side Effects of Blood Pressure:
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often known as the “silent killer” because it usually shows no warning signs until it leads to serious health problems like stroke, heart attack, or kidney disease. Millions of people around the world take medicines daily to keep their blood pressure under control. These medicines are effective, but like all drugs, they may cause side effects. Most of the time, these effects are not dangerous and can be managed with small lifestyle changes or by consulting a doctor. Here are five common side effects of blood pressure medicines and tips to deal with them.
Many people feel dizzy when they stand up suddenly. This happens because medicines like diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or calcium channel blockers lower blood pressure quickly.
Tip: Avoid standing up too fast, stay hydrated, and speak to your doctor if it continues.
Diuretics, also known as water pills, help remove excess salt and water from the body. This often causes more bathroom visits.
Tip: Take the pill in the morning instead of night to avoid sleep disturbance. Reducing caffeine also helps.
Beta-blockers and some calcium channel blockers reduce the workload on the heart, but they can make you feel tired.
Tip: Give your body time to adjust. Light exercise such as walking or yoga may improve energy. If tiredness does not improve, consult your doctor.
ACE inhibitors like lisinopril may cause a dry cough. Though harmless, it can be disturbing.
Tip: Do not stop the medicine on your own. Ask your doctor about switching to ARBs like losartan, which usually do not cause cough.
Medicines such as amlodipine may cause water retention, leading to swollen legs.
Tip: Elevate your legs, wear compression socks, reduce salt intake, and talk to your doctor about adjusting the dose.
Note: These points are for awareness only. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your medication.
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