Hypertension Articles A-Z
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Certain drugs can cause depression, and Aceon is a medicine that may carry that side effect. This eMedTV article discusses the likelihood of developing depression while using Aceon and offers a list of potential symptoms of the condition.
Dilt-XR is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat high blood pressure and certain types of angina. This eMedTV page explains how Dilt-XR works and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Diltia XT is a prescribed drug that relaxes the blood vessels to lower blood pressure and treat chest pain. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at Diltia XT, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Diuril is a drug that is prescribed to treat water retention and high blood pressure. This page on the eMedTV site offers dosing information for Diuril, explains how the medicine works, and provides general warnings and precautions for the drug.
The suggested Diuril dosage for adults with high blood pressure or water retention is 500 to 1000 mg daily. This eMedTV page also offers Diuril dosing recommendations for infants and children, and provides information on when and how to take the drug.
When alcohol, colestipol, or barbiturates are taken in combination with Diuril, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that may lead to Diuril interactions and explains what may happen when these medicines are taken together.
Potential Diuril side effects include vision problems, anemia, and high cholesterol. This section of the eMedTV library describes other possible side effects of Diuril and includes a list of serious side effects that may require medical attention.
Diuril is used for treating water retention and controlling high blood pressure. As this eMedTV page explains, the drug can also be used for treating other conditions. "Off-label" Diuril uses include the treatment of high calcium levels in the blood.
Diuril Warnings and Precautions
Diuril may potentially worsen (or even cause) systemic lupus erythematosus. This eMedTV article contains more Diuril warnings and precautions, including a list of other possible side effects, and explains who should not take the medication.
Dosage With Metoprolol Tartrate
For relieving angina symptoms, the suggested starting dosage with metoprolol tartrate is 50 mg twice daily. This eMedTV page also offers metoprolol tartrate dosage recommendations for high blood pressure control and treatment following a heart attack.
Dosing With Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
This eMedTV article explains that for people with high blood pressure, a common starting dose of candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide is 16 mg/12.5 mg once a day. This page also covers general guidelines for dosing with candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide.
Dosing With Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at guidelines for dosing with losartan-hydrochlorothiazide. The recommended dosage will vary between 50 mg/12.5 mg and 100 mg/25 mg once a day. This page also discusses general dosing information.
Drug Information on Procardia XL
Drug Interactions With Aliskiren
Drug interactions can occur when certain medicines (such as Lasix or Lipitor) are taken with aliskiren. This eMedTV segment discusses several possible drug interactions with aliskiren and explains some of the complications they may cause.
Drug Interactions With Amlodipine and Atorvastatin
Negative interactions can occur if amlodipine and atorvastatin is combined with fibrates or niacin. This eMedTV page describes these drug interactions with amlodipine and atorvastatin in detail, including the problems they can cause.
Drug Interactions With Amlodipine and Olmesartan
As this eMedTV article explains, triamterene, ACE inhibitors, and potassium are among the drugs that may interact with amlodipine and olmesartan. This page also describes the problems these drug interactions with amlodipine and olmesartan may cause.
Drug Interactions With Amlodipine and Valsartan
Digoxin, alcohol, and NSAIDs may potentially interact with amlodipine and valsartan. This eMedTV Web page offers a more complete list of medicines that may potentially cause drug interactions with amlodipine and valsartan.
Drug Interactions With Benazepril
This eMedTV page lists a few of the drugs that benazepril can potentially interact with, including potassium supplements and NSAIDs. This page also explains that drug interactions with benazepril can alter the levels of the drugs in your blood.
Drug Interactions With Benazepril-Amlodipine
This eMedTV resource explains that potential drug interactions with benazepril-amlodipine can lead to problems such as decreasing your blood pressure too much or causing kidney damage. This page covers certain drug interactions and their effects.
Drug Interactions With Benazepril-Hydrochlorothiazide
This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at potential drug interactions with benazepril-hydrochlorothiazide, including interactions with diuretics, narcotics, and insulin. This page also describes how these interactions can lead to problems.
Drug Interactions With Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
As this eMedTV page explains, candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide can interact with several drugs, including diuretics and potassium supplements. This page explains how these drug interactions with candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide can affect your health.
Drug Interactions With Fosinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide
As this portion of the eMedTV library explains, drug interactions with fosinopril-hydrochlorothiazide can cause your body to metabolize the drugs differently than intended. This page explores how these drug interactions can lead to problems.
Drug Interactions With Furosemide
This eMedTV article lists some of the medicines that may cause drug interactions with furosemide, such as lithium, NSAIDs, and certain antibiotics. Furosemide interactions may cause side effects, such as extremely low blood pressure or hearing loss.
This eMedTV article lists medicines that may cause drug interactions with HCTZ, such as lithium, muscle relaxants, or corticosteroids. HCTZ interactions may cause side effects such as extreme low blood pressure or high blood sugar levels.
Drug Interactions With Indapamide
Digoxin, blood pressure medicines, and lithium may cause drug interactions with indapamide. This eMedTV article lists some of the negative effects that can happen when these medications are taken together with indapamide.
Drug Interactions With Isradipine CR
Conivaptan, nefazodone, and rifamycin antibiotics may cause drug interactions with isradipine CR. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may interact negatively with isradipine CR and describes the effects these interactions can have on the body.
Drug Interactions With Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide
Drug interactions with lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide may occur with narcotics, diuretics, or NSAIDs. This eMedTV segment discusses several medications that may interact with lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide.
Drug Interactions With Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
This eMedTV segment explains how narcotics, oral diabetes medications, and insulin can lead to drug interactions with losartan-hydrochlorothiazide. This article also describes the potential complications caused by these and other drug interactions.
Drug Interactions With Methylsulfonylmethane
At this time, there are no known drug interactions with methylsulfonylmethane. As this eMedTV resource explains, however, there may be unknown methylsulfonylmethane interactions, so talk to your doctor about any interactions that may apply to you.
Drug Interactions With Metoprolol Tartrate
NSAIDs, fluoxetine, and clonidine are among the drugs that can possibly interact with metoprolol tartrate. This eMedTV page describes how drug interactions with metoprolol tartrate can lower blood pressure too much or cause vertigo, among other things.
Drug Interactions With Nicardipine
Cimetidine and cyclosporine can potentially cause drug interactions with nicardipine. This eMedTV resource describes how these drug interactions with nicardipine can alter the amount of the drugs in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects.
Drug Interactions With Nisoldipine
Grapefruit juice, phenytoin, and cimetidine may potentially cause drug interactions with nisoldipine. This eMedTV segment explains what other drugs may cause nisoldipine interactions and describes the possible effects of combining the medicines.
Drug Interactions With Olmesartan
Drug interactions with olmesartan, such as with diuretics and potassium supplements, can lead to problems. This eMedTV resource explains how your body may metabolize these drugs differently when they are taken at the same time.
Drug Interactions With Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hydrochlorothiazide
This eMedTV page provides information about potential drug interactions with olmesartan medoxomil-hydrochlorothiazide, including interactions with barbiturates, narcotics, and insulin. This page also discusses how these interactions affect the body.
Drug Interactions With Propranolol Sustained-Release
Propranolol sustained-release can potentially interact with NSAIDs, alcohol, and calcium channel blockers. This eMedTV article explains the effects of drug interactions with propranolol sustained-release and what your doctor may do as a result.
Drug Interactions With Quinapril-Hydrochlorothiazide
This eMedTV page contains a list of medicines that may cause drug interactions with quinapril-hydrochlorothiazide, including norepinephrine, tetracycline, and diuretics. Interactions may result in side effects or reduced effectiveness of the drugs.
Drug Interactions With Spironolactone
If digoxin, barbiturates, or narcotics are taken with spironolactone, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV resource lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with spironolactone and describes the possible risks of these interactions.
Drug Interactions With Spironolactone-HCTZ
Alcohol, barbiturates, and lithium may cause drug interactions with spironolactone-HCTZ. This eMedTV resource lists other medicines that may cause an interaction and describes the effects that these potentially negative interactions can cause.
Drug Interactions With Telmisartan
This eMedTV page lists medicines that may potentially cause drug interactions with telmisartan, including diuretics, digoxin, and warfarin. This page explains how interactions can cause your body to metabolize the drugs differently than intended.
Drug Interactions With Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
This eMedTV page contains a list of medicines that can cause drug interactions with telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide, such as warfarin, diuretics, or narcotics. These interactions may cause effects from extreme low blood pressure to high blood sugar.
Drug Interactions With Trandolapril-Verapamil ER
This eMedTV page lists drugs that can potentially interact with trandolapril-verapamil ER (like lithium and NSAIDs) and describes how drug interactions with trandolapril-verapamil ER can change how your body metabolizes the drugs, among other things.
