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• Some Hypertension Drugs May Increase Risk of Eczema in Older Patients, Study Warns

  June 4, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links the use of blood pressure medications to an increased risk of eczema, with some types of hypertension medications causing a higher risk than others.

• ACE Inhibitors Linked to Risk of Fatal Strokes for Patients with High Blood Pressure

  December 8, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links the use of ACE inhibitors with a higher risk of death from stroke than similar hypertension medications.

• Some Blood Pressure Medications, Like Lotensin, Prinivil, and Altace, May Increase Schizophrenia Risks: Study

  March 22, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that some blood pressure medications may increase the risk of schizophrenia and associated symptoms.

• Side Effects of Benicar, Similar Blood Pressure Drugs May Increase Risk Of Heart, Kidney Problems: Study

  March 10, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates that Benicar and similar hypertension drugs may increase the risk of heart failure, heart attacks and kidney failure.

• Side Effects of Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Increase Risk of Depression: Study

  October 11, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  Some blood pressure medications can alter a patient's mood, and in some cases can cause depression, according to the findings of a new study.

• Public Citizen Criticizes FDA For Rejecting Blood Pressure Drugs Black Box Warnings

  April 14, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has rejected a call to put black box warnings on blood pressure medications to alert doctors and patients to the risk of kidney damage when the drugs are used in combination.