Atripla and blood pressure
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Apr 08 2009
Q: Do you know if there’s a relationship between using Atripla and increased hypertension? Obviously, I am HIV+ and am on several meds for hypertension.
A: I am unaware of a clinical study showing that use of Atripla causes high blood pressure. However use of HAART for HIV has been associated with hypertension. The same classes of drugs found in Atripla are used with HAART so a relationship is possible. To see a discussion of HAART and hypertension, click here.
Tags: atripla, classes of drugs, haart, high blood pressure, hiv, hypertension, Medication InteractionsHypertension medication and standards of care
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Feb 16 2009
Q: How is it determined what type of BP med is used to treat hypertension? What are BP medication made of?
A: There are standards of care for the treatment of high blood pressure that help a doctor select the best drug to use. The various classes of drugs are made of specific chemicals that affect the body in different ways to lower blood pressure. To see current guideliness for physicians on the treatment of high blood pressure including which drugs to use, click here.
Tags: classes of drugs, hypertension, hypertension medication, Taking BP Meds, treatment of high blood pressureWhat is a blood pressure medication that would be safe for my liver?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Oct 08 2007
Q: I have a malignant tumor on my liver. Can you suggest a safe BP medication that would be safe for my liver?
A: A beta-blocker, such as atenolol (Tenormin), is an example of a drug that can be used to treat hypertension in people with liver disease. It is a reasonable choice because the drug is metabolized by the kidney, not the liver. Depending upon the extent of your liver involvement, it might be safe to use other classes of drugs with careful monitoring. You should discuss the options with your personal physician.
Tags: blood pressure medication, bp, classes of drugs, hypertension, Medical Conditions
