People who take BP tablets should be careful, these medicines may be dangerous, research warns

High blood pressure medicines can harm health. This has been revealed in a study. This can cause many side effects on the body. Therefore, consult a doctor before taking these medicines.

High BP Medicine Risks: If BP patients are taking too many pills then be careful. This medicine can have a dangerous effect on the health of the kidney and liver. The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) of the Ministry of Health has issued a warning regarding this.

The report states that the medicines that people suffering from problems like hypertension, beta-blockers, and irregular heartbeat usually take can reduce the potassium level of the body, which can have serious side effects (Hypertension Drugs Side Effects). If you are also taking blood pressure medicines, then know its disadvantages here...

How dangerous are hypertension pills

It has been told in the study of Pharmacopoeia that doctors and health experts have been asked to keep an eye on the dangers caused by these medicines. If any harm is caused to the patients, then immediately report it to NCC, so that these dangers can be stopped in time.

Which people are more at risk

Health experts say that hypokalemia irregular heartbeat or sudden increase in heart rate can be fatal. People suffering from these diseases, elderly people and those going through urine-related problems should be careful while taking these medicines.

Patients with high blood pressure should not be given beta-blockers as the first line of treatment. However, some experts believe that the IPC study is just an alert. Very few cases of hypokalemia have been seen in people taking beta-blocker medicines.

What are the side effects of high BP medicines

1. May lower blood pressure

2. Nausea and vomiting

3. Headache and dizziness

4. Digestive problems like constipation, diarrhoea

5. Kidney diseases

6. Heart disease

7. Mental problems

Precautions regarding high BP medicines

1. Take medicine regularly

Follow the dosage of the medicine.

3. Keep an eye on the side effects of the medicine.

4. Check your blood pressure regularly.

5. Adopt a healthy lifestyle. Like a regular workout, a healthy diet

Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.

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