Monopril

More Americans are suffering from high blood pressure today than any other time in history. If you are one of the millions of Americans that suffer from high blood pressure, you may not be surprised that there are many viable options available to you today. However, what may surprise you is that not all of the options include prescription medication. Many people have realized that natural alternatives work, cost less and have no side effects. What could be better than that? Let’s look at a few of your options.

Prescription Drug

One of the many available prescription drugs for hypertension is monopril, a beta blocker in the ACE inhibitors classification of drugs. If you are unfamiliar with what an ACE inhibitor is, it is a medication that slows the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme in the body. Monopril can be used by most people, usually with minor side effects. However, keep in mind that like all medicines in this class, monopril and monopril plus cannot be used by anyone that is allergic to benazipril, or any other ACE inhibitor drug. Monopril should not be used by people taking lithium, anyone with a history of heart, liver or kidney disease, or rheumatoid arthritis as well.

One of the most common questions asked about monopril is whether or not it is safe to take levitra with monopril. The answer to that question is yes it is safe in most cases. However, there are always exceptions to any rule. You should always talk to your doctor about what medications you are taking before starting monopril or any other medication. Like all medications, there are side effects that may or may not affect you. Side effects of monopril and monopril plus are minimal for most people, assuming you take the correct dosage as your doctor prescribes. Some of the most common monopril side effects are cough, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation and skin rash. The more severe side effects can include fainting spells, problems urinating, long-lasting flu symptoms, easy bruising and bleeding, severe blistering skin rash, uneven heartbeat, extreme fatigue and weakness, chest pain, rapid weight gain and jaundice.

By Natural Means

If you are looking for a natural treatment for high blood pressure, it should be done under the supervision of your doctor. Although almost no doctor will give you the go ahead in a convincing manner, he or she should be aware of what you are doing. There are many options available to you. Just some of the most commonly used herbs for high blood pressure include skullcap, valerian root, gotu kola, garlic, hawthorn, nutmeg, ginger root and cardamom. And there are many more. All of these herbs and roots are known to be good for the heart, digestive system and mind. If taken properly, it can have a dramatic effect on lowering your blood pressure without the intervention of drugs.