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Here is some information on your topic, probably more then you need, but it all pertains to hypertension (high blood pressure). It is up to your physician to prescribe for your water retention:
Blood pressure medications come in many forms. You may be prescribed a diuretic to help manage sodium and fluid retention, and possibly medication to reduce your stress level. Many of these medications have known side effects; so consult with your doctor before starting any prescription. The following are commonly used high blood pressure medications.
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Diuretics: The human body often retains higher levels of salt and water than it needs. Sometimes called "water pills," diuretics flush water and salt out through the urine. Diuretics are often the first high blood pressure medications prescribed.
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Anxiety Medication: Stress is often linked to high blood pressure. If you suffer from overwhelming stress, anxiety medication may be prescribed. By calming your emotions, the medication may also help lower your blood pressure.
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Alpha Blockers: Alpha-blockers control nerve impulses, allowing blood vessels to relax. This allows blood to flow without encountering as much pressure.
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Beta Blockers: Beta blockers target receptors in the heart and blood vessels, making the heart pump at a slower rate and with less force.
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Angiostensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors: This type of high blood pressure medication prevents the formation of angiostensin II, the hormone that causes blood vessels to contract. ACE inhibitors cause the blood vessels to relax thereby lowering blood pressure.
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Angiostensin Agonists: Instead of preventing the formation of angiostensin II, these medications actually block the blood vessels from angiostensin II.
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Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs): By controlling the flow of calcium into cells, these medications help the heart and blood vessels to relax.
* Vasodilators: Vasodilators relax the muscles around the blood vessels, reducing resistance to blood flow.
so im taking vitiams and beta blockers and high blood pressure pills I started(so I think) retaining water when i started taking vitiams whats up with that?
so im taking vitiams and beta blockers and high blood pressure pills I started(so I think) retaining water when i started taking vitiams whats up with that?
Garryandjane - Call and get a appointment with your heart doctor, Tell and show him how your feet and anckles , legs ,hands , and face are swelling, that you think your body is retaining water , he will ck and find out and then prescribe you water pills to take , also ask him about your vittiam pills your takeing. The water pills are not very high in price , For a months supply ,My copay is $#.57 to $5.00, depends where I get them, Freds Pharmacy is $3.57, Walmart ,charges %.00. If you are going out shopping, or something like that or you are going to Church Dont take the water pill that morning ,Wait till you get back home. IM not a dieabetic but my feet and ankles sweel so bad from retaining water that the tops of my socks cut into my leg, the heart doctor told me to get the diabetic socks and they would not cut the blood circulation off in my legs , so we got some and they feel wonderful now, WHAT EVER you do ,OD NOT TAKE OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS WITHOUT ASKING YOUR HEART DOCTOR FIRST, ASK your DOCTOR about a list of different foods ,veg's,fruits that go against some of your medications I HOPE I HAVE GIVEN YOU SOME VERY GOOD INFORMATION< IF I HAVE HELPED <RATE MY ANSWER BELOW ::: F.B.E.
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