Do not stop using this drug without first consulting your doctor. Your condition may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped, especially if you have chest pain (angina) or heart disease (e.g., coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure). If your doctor decides you should no longer use this drug, you must gradually decrease your dose according to your doctor's instructions.
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Several classes of drugs are used to treat hypertension.DiureticsDiuretics help the kidneys get rid of excess salt and water. They are the mainstays... Read more »
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Aspirin and Other Anti-Clotting DrugsAnti-clotting drugs that inhibit or break up blood clots are used at every stage of heart disease. They are... Read more »
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Many different medications are used in the treatment of heart failure. They include:Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)... Read more »
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Anti-Platelet and Anticoagulant DrugsAnti-clotting drugs that inhibit or break up blood clots are used at every stage of heart disease. They are... Read more »
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Bleeding EpisodesPreventing an Initial Bleeding Episode. About half of patients with mild-to-moderate cirrhosis have esophageal varices (abnormal... Read more »