Suggest Medication With Least Side Effects For High BP

Posted on Mon, 30 May 2016

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Mon, 30 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : I am using LOSARTAN / HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE for BP. I found out that side effect is Soar Throat; Post Nasal Drip; Cough with White Glue type Mucus; Cramps; maybe increase in Blood Sugar and decrease in Potassium etc.

CAN YOU RECOMMEND ALTERNATIVE BP MEDICINE WITH LEAST SIDE EFFECTS.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

I would like to suggest using Nebivolol and lercanidipin for the treatment of hypertension. This two drugs are effective on controlling BP with minimal side effects.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar