Increased frequency of urination, dizziness, loss of appetite.
Inform the doctor if you develop persistent and severe muscle cramps or weakness.
Rise slowly from a sitting or lying position to minimize dizziness.
If you need to take a 2nd dose, do so at least 6 hours before your bedtime.
Beta-blockers
Atenolol
Propranolol
Reduces heart rate and blood pressure to reduce strain on the heart.
Can be taken with or without food.
Fatigue, dizziness, numbness or tingling of fingers and toes
Rise slowly from a sitting or lying position to minimize dizziness
Avoid alcohol
Calcium channel blockers
Amlodipine
Nifedipine LA
Keeps calcium from entering the muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels. This relaxes and widens the blood vessels.
Can be taken with or without food
Constipation, dizziness, swelling of legs, headache, flushing
Rise slowly from a sitting or lying position to minimize dizziness
Avoid alcohol
Alpha blockers
Prazosin
Relaxes and widens blood vessels
Can be taken with or without food
Drowsiness, headache, dizziness
Take first dose at bedtime
Rise slowly from a sitting or lying position to minimize dizziness
Avoid alcohol
- Last updated 8 Jul 2013,10:03 am
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