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1. www.nhs.uk › conditions › high-blood-pressureHigh blood pressure - NHS

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   140/90 or higher when checked by a healthcare professional. 135/85 or higher when checked at home. If you're aged 80 or over, you're usually considered to have high blood pressure if your reading is either: 150/90 or higher when checked by a healthcare professional. 145/85 or higher when checked at home.

2. www.emedicinehealth.com › what_are_the_4_bestWhat Are the 4 Best Blood Pressure Drugs? - eMedicineHealth

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   The four best types of blood pressure drugs that are considered the first choices to lower blood pressure include thiazide diuretics, ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and calcium channel blockers. Other classes of high blood pressure medications include beta-blockers, alpha blockers, alpha-2 receptor agonists, combined alpha and beta ...

3. www.bloodpressureuk.org › your-blood-pressure › howBlood Pressure UK

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   Your doctor will consider your blood pressure numbers when deciding whether to prescribe medications. If your blood pressure is 140/90mmHg or over this is considered high. If you are otherwise in good health, and your overall risk of heart attacks and stroke is low, changes to your lifestyle might be enough.

4. patient.info › heart-health › high-blood-pressureBlood pressure medicines: Types and side-effects - Patient

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   • What Are The Types of Blood Pressure Medicines?
   • Side-Effects of Blood Pressure Medicines
   • Other Medicines For High Blood Pressure
   • Combinations of Medicines
   • Which Is The Best Medicine Or Combination of Medicines?
   • How Long Does Blood Pressure Medicine Take to Work?

   There are six main classes of medicines that are used to lower blood pressure: 1. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. 2. Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). 3. Calcium-channel blockers. 4. 'Water' tablets (thiazide diuretics). 5. Beta-blockers. 6. Alpha blockers The following gives a brief overview of each of the classes.

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   All medicines have possible side-effects, and no medicine is without risk. However, most people who take medicines to lower blood pressure do not develop any side-effects or only have mild side-effects. A full list of cautions and possible side-effects is listed on the leaflet inside the medicine packet. The most common side-effects are: 1. ACE inh...

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   Apart from the five main classes of medicines listed above, sometimes other medicines are used to lower blood pressure. For example: Spironolactone is another stronger 'water' tablet (diuretic) sometimes used as an add-on option for blood pressure which is difficult to control. Spironolactone is not usually given alongside ACE inhibitors or ARBs be...

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   One medicine alone may not be enough. One medicine alone can reduce high blood pressure (hypertension) to the target level in less than half of cases. It is common to need two or more different medicines to reduce high blood pressure to a target level. In about a third of cases, three medicines or more are needed to get blood pressure to the target...

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   The one or ones chosen may depend on factors such as: 1. Any other medical problems. 2. Ethnic origin. 3. Any other medication. 4. Possible side-effects. 5. Age. For example: 1. Beta-blockers and calcium-channel blockers can also treat angina. 2. ACE inhibitors also treat heart failure. 3. Some medicines are not suitable in pregnancy. 4. Some medic...

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   In most cases, medication is needed for life. However, in some people whose blood pressure has been well controlled for three years or more, medication may be able to be stopped. In particular, this may be possible for people who have made significant changes to lifestyle(such as having lost a lot of weight, or stopped heavy drinking, etc). , Peopl...

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5. patient.info › medicine › moxonidine-for-high-bloodMoxonidine for high blood pressure. Side effects and dosage

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   Jan 27, 2022 · Physiotens. When you first start treatment with moxonidine, take one 200 micrograms tablet daily, in the morning. Your doctor will review your dose after a few weeks. The most common side-effects are a dry mouth, feeling sleepy, and a stomach upset. These tend to be mild and soon settle down.

6. www.nhsinform.scot › illnesses-and-conditionsHigh blood pressure (hypertension) - NHS inform

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   Sep 3, 2024 · There needs to be a certain level of pressure in the arteries to move blood around the body. But, if blood pressure is higher than recommended over time it increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases like stroke or heart attack. High blood pressure (or hypertension) is usually diagnosed if your blood pressure is regularly above 140/90 mmHg.

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   Is My Medication affecting my blood pressure?

   • If you’re worried that your medication is affecting your blood pressure, speak to a healthcare professional. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. So, if you think you may have high blood pressure, or you’re on medication for it, you should check your blood pressure regularly. In rare cases, high blood pressure may cause symptoms.

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   What are the side effects of moxonidine for high blood pressure?

   • Moxonidine for high blood pressure. Side effects and dosage When you first start treatment with moxonidine, take one 200 micrograms tablet daily, in the morning. Your doctor will review your dose after a few weeks. The most common side-effects are a dry mouth, feeling sleepy, and a stomach upset. These tend to be mild and soon settle down.

   Moxonidine for high blood pressure. Side effects and dosage - Patient

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   Are there any side-effects if you take a medicine to lower blood pressure?

   • However, most people who take medicines to lower blood pressure do not develop any side-effects or only have mild side-effects. A full list of cautions and possible side-effects is listed on the leaflet inside the medicine packet. The most common side-effects are: ACE inhibitors - sometimes cause an irritating cough.

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8. www.bupa.co.uk › high-blood-pressure-hypertensionHigh blood pressure (hypertension): Symptoms and causes - Bupa UK

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   High blood pressure is a common medical condition where the pressure inside your arteries (a type of blood vessel) is higher than it should be. You probably won’t get any high blood pressure symptoms. But you’re more likely to get conditions such as heart disease, a stroke or kidney disease.