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ASKED ON 02/22/2012

Are there any antihypertensive meds that do not cause dryness as a side effect?


Dryness seems to be a side effect with every blood pressure medication I have researched. Those having dryness problems already cannot usually handle medications that also cause dryness.


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The simple answer to this question is yes. I assume you are taking a medication like hydrochlorothiazide or possibly chlorithalidone. Depending on your other health conditions there are options for high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association most people with high blood pressure need 2 -3 types of medications to control it. We have a lot of combination pills for this reason. If you have a health condition like diabetes or even heart failure there are certain choices that actually give you added benefits above and beyond high blood pressure control. I suggest discussing options with your prescriber. Without more specific information about your health and even your lab results there is a long list of possibilities which may not be the best choice for you. Most people do not want to take any pills and this is natural, but I encourage you to use medications to protect your blood vessels from high blood pressure, cholesterol and even blood sugar when needed. Use the medications until you make other changes which you hope will lower your blood pressure and as you do things like lose weight, be sure to then revisit the dose and number of medications you are on. Best wishes, I hope this helps you work with your prescriber.

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ANSWERED ON 02/26/2012