Hypertension Articles A-Z

Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide

Lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide is a drug that is prescribed for controlling high blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV page provides an overview of lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide, including information about some of its side effects.

Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide Dosage

As this eMedTV segment explains, the lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide dosage for treating high blood pressure often starts at 10 mg/12.5 mg or 20 mg/12.5 mg. This article contains guidelines concerning when and how to take the medication.

Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide Drug

Losartan HCTZ

Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

This eMedTV page talks about losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide, a drug used to lower high blood pressure in adults. This drug is also known as losartan-hydrochlorothiazide. This page covers the dosages, side effects, and strengths of this drug.

Low Sodium Diet for Hypertension

As this eMedTV segment explains, following a low sodium diet can help reduce blood pressure by removing one of the risk factors -- too much salt. This article offers tips for making a low sodium hypertension diet part of a healthy lifestyle.

Methylsulfonylmethane

Methylsulfonylmethane is a supplement often claimed to be useful for treating a wide variety of conditions. This eMedTV page lists some of these conditions, explains how methylsulfonylmethane works, and lists possible side effects of the supplement.

Methylsulfonylmethane Benefits

Methylsulfonylmethane may be beneficial for conditions such as arthritis, migraines, and yeast infections. This eMedTV article lists other potential methylsulfonylmethane benefits and discusses the use of this dietary supplement in children.

Methylsulfonylmethane Dosage

A safe and effective methylsulfonylmethane dosage has not been established yet. This eMedTV resource explains what methylsulfonylmethane doses were used in clinical trials and offers tips for buying a high-quality supplement.

Methylsulfonylmethane Safety

Methylsulfonylmethane may cause allergic reactions. This eMedTV article provides other methylsulfonylmethane safety warnings and precautions, and explains what medical conditions you should tell your doctor about before using this supplement.

Methylsulfonylmethane Supplements

On this eMedTV Web page, methylsulfonylmethane supplements are discussed. Information includes the possible uses, side effects, safety, dosing, and drug interactions.

Metoprolol Tartrate

Metoprolol tartrate is a drug used to treat several conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV article discusses specific uses for this prescription medicine, as well as its potential side effects, general dosing guidelines, and more.

Metoprolol Tartrate (Lopressor)

Microzide

Microzide is a prescription drug that is approved to control high blood pressure and treat water retention. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works and offers detailed information on its uses, effects, and possible side effects.

Midamor

Midamor is a prescription drug that is approved to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of Midamor, including information on the drug's uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Midamor Dosage

In most cases, the recommended starting dose of Midamor is 5 mg, taken once daily with food. This eMedTV selection talks about how your healthcare provider will determine your Midamor dosage and also explains when and how to take the medication.

Midamor Drug Information

Midamor Drug Interactions

Celebrex, ACE inhibitors, and Lotensin are some of the drugs that can interact with Midamor. This eMedTV resource discusses these and other Midamor drug interactions, including information on the negative effects that can occur as a result.

Midamor Side Effects

Common side effects of Midamor include dizziness, vomiting, and headache. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses several common and rare Midamor side effects, including information on how frequently they occur in people taking the drug.

Midamor Uses

Midamor uses are focused on treating fluid retention and controlling high blood pressure. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at these Midamor uses, including the use of the drug in children and an "off-label" use of the drug.

Midamor Warnings and Precautions

As this eMedTV page explains, people with diabetes shouldn't take Midamor, as they may be at increased risk for high potassium levels. This page offers a detailed look at Midamor warnings and precautions, including things to discuss with your doctor.

Moduretic

Moduretic is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention due to congestive heart failure. This eMedTV article discusses this drug in detail, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Moduretic Alternatives

As explained in this eMedTV page, alternatives to Moduretic include medications and lifestyle changes (such as losing weight and limiting salt intake). This page takes a detailed look at Moduretic alternatives, including why they might be necessary.

Moduretic and Breastfeeding

It is not known what effects Moduretic might have on a nursing infant. This article from the eMedTV Web site offers a discussion on Moduretic and breastfeeding, including the drug manufacturer's recommendations on the subject.

Moduretic and Depression

Depression is a rare but possible side effect of Moduretic. As this eMedTV page explains in this discussion on Moduretic and depression, less than 1 percent of people reported it in clinical trials, so it is unclear if there is a connection or not.

Moduretic and Impotence

Impotence is a rare side effect of Moduretic, occurring in less than 1 percent of people. This page of the eMedTV Web site talks about Moduretic and impotence, including information on the treatment options that are available for this side effect.

Moduretic and Pregnancy

As this eMedTV page explains, Moduretic may be safe to use when pregnant; however, women are typically advised to avoid the drug during this time. This page discusses Moduretic and pregnancy, including information on pregnancy Category B drugs.

Moduretic Dosage

This eMedTV segment discusses the factors that will determine your Moduretic dosage, including other medications you may be taking. Typically, the recommended starting dosage for this medication is one tablet daily, taken with food.

Moduretic Drug Information

Moduretic Drug Interactions

As this eMedTV article explains, drug interactions can occur when Moduretic is combined with diabetes medications, other blood pressure drugs, or a number of other medicines. This resource offers a detailed look at Moduretic drug interactions.

Moduretic Overdose

As this eMedTV Web page explains, signs of a Moduretic overdose may include weakness, vomiting, and high potassium levels. This article also offers detailed information on the various treatment options that are available.

Moduretic Side Effects

Common side effects of Moduretic include dizziness, headaches, and weakness. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses several common and rare Moduretic side effects, including a list of those that may require immediate medical attention.

Moduretic Uses

Moduretic is approved to treat high blood pressure and water retention due to congestive heart failure. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at these and other Moduretic uses, including "off-label" uses and giving the drug to children.

Moduretic Warnings and Precautions

Moduretic may cause gout or make it worse in people who already have it. This eMedTV selection provides several Moduretic warnings and precautions, including what to talk about with your doctor, as well as who should avoid the drug.

Nabivolol

Nebivolol is a medication often prescribed to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV page describes the effects of this drug and explains what you should discuss with your doctor before using it. Nabivolol is a common misspelling of nebivolol.

Nebivilol

If you have high blood pressure, your doctor may prescribe nebivolol. This eMedTV page covers the effects of this medication and explains what conditions you should notify your doctor of before using it. Nebivilol is a common misspelling of nebivolol.

Nebivolol

Nebivolol is a beta blocker medication often prescribed to treat high blood pressure. This page on the eMedTV site describes how nebivolol works, offers general dosing information for the drug, and explains what side effects may occur with treatment.

Nebivolol Dosage

The starting nebivolol dosage for most people with high blood pressure is 5 mg once a day. This page from the eMedTV Web site offers more dosing information and includes a list of tips and precautions for taking nebivolol.

Nebivolol Drug Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the drug nebivolol is discussed. Information includes its uses, side effects, dosing, possible drug interactions, warnings, and precautions.

Nicardipine

Nicardipine is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). This eMedTV segment provides an overview of this medication, including information on its clinical effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

Nicardipine Dosing

The starting nicardipine dose for people with high blood pressure or angina is 20 mg three times daily. This eMedTV article further discusses nicardipine dosing guidelines and also provides some tips for when and how to take the medication.

Nicardipine Hydrochloride (HCL) Information

Nicardipine hydrochloride is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure and chest pain. This eMedTV presentation examines the drug, including its possible side effects, warnings, and precautions.

Nifediac

Nifediac CC is a type of calcium channel blocker that is prescribed to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at the drug, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.

Nifediac and Breastfeeding

Nifediac CC does pass through women's breast milk in low amounts. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains what to do if you are taking Nifediac CC and breastfeeding at the same time, and also discusses the manufacturer's recommendations.

Nifediac and Depression

Depression has been reported as a rare (but possible) side effect of Nifediac CC. This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains what your healthcare provider may recommend if you are taking Nifediac CC and depression becomes a problem.

Nifediac and Dry Mouth

There are several side effects of Nifediac CC, and dry mouth appears to be one of them. This eMedTV segment explains how often a dry mouth occurs in people taking Nifediac CC and offers some tips on ways to relieve a dry mouth.

Nifediac and Impotence

Impotence is a side effect of Nifediac CC, occurring in 1 to 3 percent of men taking the medication. This eMedTV resource explains what to do if you are taking Nifediac CC and impotence becomes a problem, and discusses what your doctor may recommend.

Nifediac and Pregnancy

The FDA has assigned Nifediac CC a pregnancy Category C classification. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Nifediac CC and pregnancy, including information on the effects Nifediac CC may have on a developing fetus.