5 Worst Blood Pressure Medications That You Must Avoid

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The 5 Worst Blood Pressure Medications That You Must Avoid In today's video, we'll be exploring the 5 worst blood pressure medications that should be avoided, especially by seniors over 65.
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Summary:
Many medications for high blood pressure have been around for many years, and your doctor may choose a certain blood pressure medication based on your individual needs. But did you know some older blood pressure medications, such as clonidine, hydralazine, furosemide, alpha-blockers, and guanfacine, can cause serious side effects, especially for older adults? So, in this video, I will share with you some of the worst blood pressure medications due to their high risk of causing side effects.

Here are 5 Worst Blood Pressure Medications to Avoid
1:09- Alpha-blockers (Doxazosin, Prazosin, Terazosin)
2:14- Hydralazine
3:44- Furosemide
4:59- Clonidine
6:14- Guanfacine
7:24- Safest blood pressure medications

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Thanks for watching. I hope this video helps you understand and learn about the worst blood pressure medications that should be avoided, especially by seniors over 65.

All Comments (21)
  • Thanks for Watching! Please give it a THUMBS UP to support the channel and help others discover this content. Clarification Note: In the video, the pronunciation of 'guanfacine' may sound similar to 'guaifenesin.' It's important to note that these are two distinct medications. Guanfacine is primarily used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and high blood pressure, while guaifenesin is a mucolytic agent used in cough syrups to relieve chest congestion. I apologize for any confusion caused and appreciate your understanding. Other Videos to Watch: 3 Safest Blood Pressure Medications That You Must Know: https://youtu.be/3_gusIbDYys Taking Lisinopril? 5 Bad Side Effects of Lisinopril You Must Know Now!: https://youtu.be/fvFBTwZMUo0 Over 65? Top 5 Medications Seniors Over 65 Should Avoid to Age Gracefully: https://youtu.be/wMrCoVE8N7Y
  • @lindalee4437
    When they increased my Clonidine to 0.2 mg. I was taken to ER with systolic 288. Against medical advice I stopped taking it because I was hanging onto the walls trying to get around the house, was sleeping almost constantly. Dizziness and fatigue, along with constipation. Yesterday, I felt like I was going thru ET s shaking and trembling so bad. Last night I only took 0..5 and slept late but feeling more normal now. Be very careful with this medication.
  • @EnnAye
    Dude takes forever 1. Alpha blockers. 2. Hydralazine 3. Furosemide 4.Clonidine 5.Guanfacine
  • @louismiller7
    I don't understand why you couldn't list all those medications in one area ???
  • Imagine a world where we have a pill for everything but good health
  • @chalkdust2877
    I have resistant hypertension so most BP meds do not do a thing for me to lower it. Clonidine .1mg is the ONLY one that worked and I have no side effects other than occasional dry mouth. I lost 30 pounds BP did not go down a point, I exercise 4x a week for 45m and it did not go down one point. I don't smoke or drink alcohol either. Clonidine saved me.
  • @dongdongki7691
    Which is worst? High blood n get stroke or get cancer?
  • @beckywates1819
    Garlic and onion raw. Have them in dips, chutneys so you can have it raw. Or just chop it up finely and sprinkle over food. Use them separately or together. I have a garlic a day raw.
  • @bobking4031
    If most doctors were motor mechanics they wouldn't be able to fix or tune a engine or diagnose the problems
  • @simonandga
    The Food and Drug Administration has recently recalled a number of blood pressure medications after discovering that they contained potential cancer-causing contaminants. After taking lisinopril and losartan I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.
  • @lindasmith2861
    OK talk it over with my doctor to make sure it’s safe with me, hundred percent. She’s gonna say it’s safe for me. How does she know unless I take it
  • @koosmal
    I will not take any medication that causes impotence, or decreases sex drive. Have left a couple on the counter of the pharmacy for that reason. Interested in blood pressure medication that increases my energy level and sex drive, not the opposite.
  • @Jody-kt9ev
    If you are fair skinned, you need to think twice before you take a Thiazide Diuretic for blood pressure. These increase your risk of squamous cell carcinoma. I am living proof. Prior to taking these, I had a malignant melanoma-almost 40 years ago, and a couple of basil cell carcinomas. About 1 year into taking the diuretic, I started developing squamous cell skin cancers about once every 6 months. Even though I am off of the drug, I am still developing the cancers. And this was added to lower my blood pressure a few points. Talk about the cure being worse than the disease! Mohs surgery is not fun.
  • @cybersal7
    I used to know quite a bit about blood pressure medication's. Now I feel like it's all been erased. What did I just listen to?
  • @ellenjali9665
    Thank you so much Dr for your advice...it's true i have been taking hctz for a long time ,currently my doctor changes it now am having enalapril...it is very effectivei take it with junior aspirin..
  • @debbieanne7962
    I take Bisoprol fumarate 2.5mg daily. Was on Furosemide for a short period but thankfully my health provider discontinued this medication