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What is the most effective blood pressure lowering pill?
Topic - Medication Interactions
Q: What is the most effective blood pressure pill? My doctor has tried several brands and dosages but my BP is still not at an acceptable level.
A: There is no best pill to treat high blood pressure. Oftentimes it takes more than one drug to get blood pressure in control. The nice thing about the RESPeRATE is that, in difficult to control blood pressure, daily use of the RESPeRATE can often prevent the need to add another drug to gain and maintain good blood pressure control. Be sure to talk with your doctor before making any changes to your blood...
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Medication: Avapro/ irbesartan (ARB)
Topic - Medication: Avapro/ irbesartan (ARB)
How Avapro Reduces Blood Pressure
Avapro (irbesartan) is one of a new class of blood pressure medication called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).
Angiotensin II is a chemical that causes the muscles surrounding the blood vessels to contract (tighten). This in turn narrows the blood vessels. This narrowing increases the pressure within the blood vessels and can cause high blood pressure (hypertension).
Avapro works by blocking the action of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels dilate (relax) and blood pressure is reduced.
Other ARB medications include Diovan, Cozaar, Atacand, Micardis, Atacand Plus, and Hyzaar.
Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are...
