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Causes the muscle in the walls of blood vessels to relax, allowing the vessel to widen which allows blood to flow through better What Are Side Effects of the 4 Best Blood Pressure Drugs?Common side effects of blood pressure medications vary depending on the drug class. Side effects of the four common blood pressure drugs may include: Thiazide diuretics Potassium loss Weakness Leg cramps Tiredness Impotence Increased blood sugar levels in diabetics Attacks of gout after prolonged treatment (uncommon) ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors Skin rash Loss of taste Chronic dry, hacking cough Kidney damage (rare) Women taking ACE inhibitors for high blood pressure should not become pregnant while on this class of drugs because it can be dangerous to both mother and baby during pregnancy Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) Occasional dizziness ARBs should not be used during pregnancy because they can cause injury or death to a developing fetus Calcium channel blockers Headache Dizziness Palpitations Swollen ankles Constipation References Image Source: iStock Imageshttps://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/changes-you-can-make-to-manage-high-blood-pressure/types-of-blood-pressure-medications https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/hypertension/outdated-blood-pressure-medications-current-best-treatments
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