Tag: blood pressure

Energy Drinks and Stimulant Medications: Blood Pressure and Heart Risks
By Celia Rawdon
Energy Drinks and Stimulant Medications: Blood Pressure and Heart Risks

Energy drinks combined with stimulant medications can dangerously raise blood pressure and heart rate, increasing the risk of heart attacks and arrhythmias-especially in teens and young adults. Here’s what the science says and what you need to know.

Long-Term Effects of Amiloride on the Body: What You Need to Know
By Celia Rawdon
Long-Term Effects of Amiloride on the Body: What You Need to Know

Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic used long-term for high blood pressure and heart failure. Learn how it affects potassium levels, kidney function, and heart health over time - and what to watch for.

Midodrine and Asthma: What You Need to Know
By Celia Rawdon
Midodrine and Asthma: What You Need to Know

Midodrine can worsen asthma by tightening airway muscles. If you have asthma, this blood pressure drug may trigger breathing problems. Learn safer alternatives and what to do if you're already taking it.