14 results

• Valsartan and Similar Hypertension Drugs Had No Effect On COVID-19 Survival: Study

  January 21, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study questions whether hypertension drugs have a negative impact on patients with COVID-19 infections.

• Valsartan, Similar Drugs Not Linked To Increased Risks of COVID-19: Study

  July 17, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that valsartan and similar drugs do not increase the risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19.

• Side Effects of Valsartan, Losartan, Similar Blood Pressure Drugs Do Not Increase Coronavirus Risk: Study

  May 4, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  New study questions whether hypertension drugs increase severity of COVID-19.

• Popular Blood Pressure Drugs And Diabetes May Increase Coronavirus Risks, Some Researchers Warn

  March 17, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Some researcher warn that blood pressure medications like valsartan and Benicar could increase the severity and lethality of the coronavirus.

• Lung Cancer Risk Seen With Lotensin, Prinivil, Altace, Other ACE Inhibitors

  November 1, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates that some hypertension drugs, known as ACE Inhibitors, could increase the risk of lung cancer, particularly with long-term use.

• Valsartan Problems Lead Regulators to Look for NDMA, Other Cancer-Causing Impurities, In Other Drugs

  September 27, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  European regulators are reviewing other hypertension drugs, fearing the same impurities which led to valsartan recalls may be found in similar medications.

• Top Drug Risks and Warnings Highlighted in 2017

  December 26, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  This is the list of the top 10 drug warnings and side effects of 2017, including warnings about breast implant cancer risks, gadolinium contrast agents and other unexpected complications.

• 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.

• Side Effects of Cipro, Septra, Other Antibiotics May Increase Risk of Sudden Death: Study

  November 14, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate that older patients may be at increased risk of death when given a combination of some antibiotics and blood pressure medications.