High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition in which your blood vessels are constricted and an increased amount of resistance can prevent blood from moving to different parts of your body. Untreated hypertension can provoke a heart attack and stroke. Dizziness, headaches and nosebleeds are a few physical signs of high blood pressure. Indampamide, lisinopril and aliskiren are a few medications that can treat high blood pressure.
Indapamide
According to Drugs.com, indapamide is a water pill (thiazide diuretic) used to manage high blood pressure. Specifically, it regulates your body's salt content and reduces the fluid retention that can cause high blood pressure. Indapamide's common side effects include dizziness, a skin rash and a headache. It may also cause dry mouth, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness and vomiting. Drugs.com says that you should avoid indapamide if you have kidney problems, liver disease, low potassium levels and diabetes. Indapamide may worsen these conditions or make the medication less effective. Take one tablet of indapamide daily or as your doctor suggests.
Lisinopril
Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that blocks the chemical in your body needed to tighten your blood vessels. According to the National Institutes of Health, lisinopril can be used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Common side effects of lisinopril include dizziness, a cough, weakness, sneezing, a rash, stomach problems and extreme fatigue. Lisinopril can also lead to a rash, headache and weakness. Lisinopril, like indapamide, is a tablet that is taken once a day.
Aliskiren
The National Library of Medicine says that aliskiren is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, especially in combination with other antihypertensive medications. Drugs.com indicates that its side effects include heartburn, diarrhea, dizziness, back pain, nasal congestion, a sore throat and stomach pain. Aliskiren can also cause fainting, lightheadedness, eye swelling and a slow heartbeat. Take aliskiren with water or food as your doctor says.
