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Drugs for High Blood Pressure by Be Well Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of drugs and medications that are commonly prescribed to treat High Blood Pressure: Accupril Aldosterone Angiotensin Angiotensinogen Atacand Atenolol Avapro Benicar Bosentan Captopril Cardura Clonidine Cozaar Diltiazem Diovan Diovan hct Dyazide Enalapril Epoprostenol Hct ... Read on »

Drug Used for High Blood Pressure Shows Benefits in Treating MS-like Disease in Mice by Jeff Pile

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Posted Sun 04 Oct 2009 11:12pm Researchers funded in part by the National MS Society have demonstrated that lisinopril – a drug commonly used to lower blood pressure – reversed symptoms in mice with MS-like disease, and stimulated the production of a type of immune cell that is thought to be capable of turning off MS immune attacks. Further research is needed to determine whet ... Read on »

Treating mild high blood pressure with drugs found to be ineffective by Dr. John B. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 17 Aug 2012 1:51pm Back in June I dedicated a post to the effectiveness of blood pressure medication. It was triggered by the fact that there’s abundant data to suggest that cholesterol-lowering ‘statin’ medication is really very ineffective. And by that I mean that the vast majority of people who take statins will not benefit. I wondered whether the same might b ... Read on »

More Pregnant Women Taking High Blood Pressure Drugs, Yet Safety Unclear by Medline Plus Posted Mon 10 Sep 2012 4:48pm Source: American Heart Association Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Pressure Medicines , High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Read on »

Effects of High Blood Pressure Drug May Mimic Celiac Disease by HealthFinder Posted Fri 22 Jun 2012 1:00pm healthnewslink Some patients taking olmesartan developed chronic diarrhea and lost an average of 40 pounds: study. ... Read on »

Effects of High Blood Pressure Drug May Mimic Celiac Disease by Medline Plus Posted Fri 22 Jun 2012 12:00pm Some patients taking olmesartan developed chronic diarrhea and lost an average of 40 pounds: study Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Pressure Medicines , Celiac Disease , Drug Reactions Read on »

Meditation and Nutraceuticals- a True Prescription for High Blood Pressure by Gina Nick Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:04pm Today’s NPR morning edition, “To Lower Blood Pressure, Open Up and Say ‘Om’”, discussed research demonstrating that a daily meditation practice increases nitric oxide levels, which opens up blood vessels, and decreases blood pressure. A physician interviewed on the show, Dr. Zusman, talked about how he was able to reduce his patients blo ... Read on »

Should All Older People Be On High Blood Pressure Pills? by Dr. Steven P. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 22 May 2009 8:29pm A recent article published in the British Medical Journal concluded that all older people should be placed routinely on blood pressure lowering pills, regardless of whether or not they have high blood pressure. You can read a summary here. It’s one thing to conclude that lowering blood pressure even incrementally has potential health be ... Read on »

Combination Drug Approved for High Blood Pressure by Medline Plus Posted Mon 26 Jul 2010 12:07pm Tribenzor sanctioned for those who don't respond to other drugs By Scott Roberts Monday, July 26, 2010 MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Tribenzor, a three-in-one drug to treat high blood pressure, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Tribenzor combines amlodipine, m ... Read on »

The "Wonder Drug" That Treats Diabetes, High Blood Pressure And Obesity by John Shelmet Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:01pm Clickhereto find out what it is -- many patients have heard of it, but like to avoid it. Labels: Blood Pressure, Exercise, General Diabetes, Obesity Read on »