Brand | Generic | Indication | Important Side Effects | Other | Class | Adverse Reaction |
Altace | ramipril | used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack. Altace may also be used for purposes not listed | Blurred vision
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
sweating | Pregnancy Category D | ace inhibitors | Arm, back, or jaw pain
chest pain or discomfort
chest tightness or heaviness
chills
cloudy urine |
Benicar | olmesartan | used to reduce and control hypertension (high blood pressure) | dizziness,
lightheadedness,
bronchitis,
back pain, | Pregnancy Category D | ace inhibitors | chronic , weight loss, vertigo |
Bystolic | nebivolol | used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. | Mild headache,dizziness, fatigue,
slow heartbeat | Pregnancy Category C | Beta-blockers | Diarrhea
rash
sleeplessness
trouble sleeping |
Catapres | clonidine | The Catapres brand of clonidine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). The Kapvay brand of clonidine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). | drowsiness, dizziness;
feeling tired or irritable;
cold symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat;
mood changes; | Pregnancy Category C | antihypertensives | Anxiety
blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
chest pain or discomfort
confusion as to time, place, or person
decreased urine output
dilated neck veins |
Coreg | carvedilol | used to treat heart failure and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used after a heart attack that has caused your heart not to pump as well. | Allergy
chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting | Pregnancy Category C | Beta-blockers | CV: BRADYCARDIA, HF, PULMONARY EDEMA
GI: diarrhea, constipation, nausea
GU: erectile dysfunction, ↓ libido |
Cozaar | losartan | used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. It is also used to lower the risk of stroke in certain people with heart disease. | headache
increased hunger
irregular heartbeat
lower back or side pain
nausea or vomiting
nightmares | Pregnancy Category D | antihypertensives | light-colored stools
muscle cramps or spasms
muscle pain or stiffness
pinpoint red spots on the skin |
Diovan | valsartan | used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. | headache, dizziness, tired feeling;
flu symptoms;
cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough;
nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea | Pregnancy Category D | antihypertensives | flu symptoms, upper respiratory infection, diarrhea, cold symptoms |
Inderal | propanolol | used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), hypertension. heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions. It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack, and to reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches. | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, | Pregnancy Category C | Beta-blockers | fast, slow or even heartbeat, severe skin reaction, swelling of ankles, |
Lotensin | benazepril | used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). | cough;
headache;
dizziness, drowsiness | Pregnancy Category D | ace inhibitors | Arm, back, or jaw pain
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet |
Lotrel | amlodipine and benazepril | combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Amlodipine relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow. Benazepril also widens blood vessels and also prevents the body from retaining water. | cough,
dizziness,
lightheadedness,
headache | Pregnancy Category C | antihypertensives | feeling like you might pass out;
nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, unusual weakness or tired feeling, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); |
Norvasc | amlodipine | used to treat chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease.
Norvasc is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. | Headache.
Abdominal pain.
Nausea.
Dizziness. | Pregnancy Category C | antihypertensives | Difficult or labored breathing
dizziness
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
feeling of warmth |
Tenormin | atenolol | used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Tenormin is also used to lower the risk of death after a heart attack. | Dizziness.
Lightheadedness.
Tired feeling.
Nausea. | Pregnancy Category D | beta-blocker | low or uneven heartbeats feeling light-headed, fainting feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion, swelling of your ankles or feet |
Toprol XL | metoprolol succinate | | | | | |
Zestril | lisinopril | | | | | |
Calan | verapamil | | | | | |
Diovan HCT | valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide | | | | | |
Prinizide | lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide | | | | | |
Caduet | amlodipine and atorvastatin | | | | | |