Sign in
or Register nowHighBloodPressureConnection.com
How Does Minoxidil Work
Health Encyclopedia: High Blood Pressure Classes Of Medications
- High Blood Pressure - Classes of Medications
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Causes of High Blood Pressure
- Risk Factors
- Complications
Classes of Medications
There are several classes of drugs used to treat hypertension.
Diuretics
Diuretics help the kidneys get rid of excess salt and water. They are the mainstays of anti-hypertensive therapy and are the first drug of choice for most people with hypertension. They are especially helpful for treating the elderly and African-American patients. (African Americans are more likely to be salt-sensitive, so they respond well to these drugs.) They also work well for patients with diabetes.
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
Nine Drugs
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...shakiness to be blunted while on beta-blockers. Minoxidil: Minoxidil, a direct vasodilator, has... Read more »
Health Guide
Is It Getting Breezy Upstairs?
...head). Rogaine Formerly a prescription drug and available over the counter since 1996, Rogaine (minoxidil) is a topical product that is applied to the scalp twice a day. It is reported to... Read more »Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis
...significant regardless of age, educational level, or gender. Only heart disease has a greater impact on work. Five percent of those who leave the work force do so because of osteoarthritis. Unless... Read more »Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Highlights
...HighlightsSaw PalmettoSaw palmetto, a popular herbal remedy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), does not work any better than placebo, according to an important 2006 study in the New England... Read more »Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Prognosis
...And equally or even more distressing, they may have to give up enjoyable sports and hobbies.Impact on Work and LivelihoodAccording to a 2005 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, among the... Read more »Stress: Risk Factors
...stressful situations, particularly those that a person cannot easily control (for example, high-pressured work plus an unhappy relationship).Persistent stress following a severe acute response to... Read more »
Related News
Brain Waves Predict Depression Meds
September 13, 2006LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- About 17 million Americans suffer depression, which is the fourth-leading cause of disability in this... Read summary »
Alzheimer?s Prevention Found in Grapes
December 02, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Previous research has linked red wine to protection from heart disease and certain types of cancer, and a new study details how... Read summary »
Understanding Cholesterol Drug
June 19, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) New research sheds light on how a cholesterol drug works in the body. The study is significant because the drug ezetimibe (Zetia)... Read summary »
Older Cancer Survivors Remain Employed
July 24, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A diagnosis of cancer doesn't necessarily mean an end to an older patient's career. A new study from Pennsylvania State... Read summary »
Ginkgo Biloba Protects Brain from Stroke
November 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ginkgo biloba has long been used as a natural brain booster. Now, researchers say it may also protect against brain damage... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on HighBloodPressureConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
