Taking Medications
All About Blood Pressure Medication
Several kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are some of the main types.
Several kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are some of the main types.
Stopping Blood Pressure Drugs Risks a Stroke
Medication to control high blood pressure only works if you take it.
Medication to control high blood pressure only works if you take it.
A Must-Know Guide to Drug-Drug Interactions
Drug-drug interactions occur when one drug interacts or interferes with another drug. Such interactions are dangerous because they can alter the way one or both of the drugs act in the body. They can also cause unexpected side effects. The following information can help you avoid drug-drug interactions.
Drug-drug interactions occur when one drug interacts or interferes with another drug. Such interactions are dangerous because they can alter the way one or both of the drugs act in the body. They can also cause unexpected side effects. The following information can help you avoid drug-drug interactions.
Easy Ways to Remember to Take Your Medications
If you have more than two medications to manage, consider getting a pill organizer -- a special container marked with the days of the week. Besides housing multiple medications, a compartmentalized organizer can be useful for keeping track of the medications you've taken.
If you have more than two medications to manage, consider getting a pill organizer -- a special container marked with the days of the week. Besides housing multiple medications, a compartmentalized organizer can be useful for keeping track of the medications you've taken.
Heart Disease: Managing Multiple Medications
Whether you take prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicine or both, there are important guidelines to follow to get the most from them.
Whether you take prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicine or both, there are important guidelines to follow to get the most from them.
Heart Disease: Considering Cold Relief
Colds and the flu can be serious for people with heart disease.
Colds and the flu can be serious for people with heart disease.
All About Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
According to the American Heart Association, there are five main types of cholesterol-lowering medications.
According to the American Heart Association, there are five main types of cholesterol-lowering medications.
Did You Take Your Blood Pressure Medicine Today?
When you miss a dose of your blood pressure medicine, you might not notice a difference. But your body does.
When you miss a dose of your blood pressure medicine, you might not notice a difference. But your body does.
Aspirin, Beta-Blockers, Statins: ABC's for Coronary Artery Disease
These medications make it easier to take care of coronary artery disease. They have helped many people stay healthy and avoid heart attacks.
These medications make it easier to take care of coronary artery disease. They have helped many people stay healthy and avoid heart attacks.
Aspirin and Your Heart: Should You or Shouldn’t You?
Although aspirin is a common over-the-counter medication, it’s not appropriate for everyone.
Although aspirin is a common over-the-counter medication, it’s not appropriate for everyone.
When You’re Taking Heart Medications
These medications are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your doctor has prescribed.
These medications are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your doctor has prescribed.