Top 5 Most Common Blood Pressure Medications

Hydrochlorothiazide is the fifth most commonly prescribed blood pressure medication. It is a diuretic used in combination with other medications.

Losartan is the fourth most commonly prescribed blood pressure medication. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that helps relax blood vessels.

Metoprolol is the third most commonly prescribed blood pressure medication. It is a beta blocker that can affect heart rate.

Amlodipine is the second most commonly prescribed blood pressure medication. It is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels.

Lisinopril is the most commonly prescribed blood pressure medication. It is an ACE inhibitor that helps relax blood vessels.

What are the side effects of hydrochlorothiazide?

—Side effects of hydrochlorothiazide can include dizziness, headache, increased skin sensitivity to sunlight, and increased blood sugar levels.

What are the side effects of losartan?

—Side effects of losartan can include swelling, rash, increased potassium levels, nausea, and dizziness.

What are the side effects of metoprolol?

—Side effects of metoprolol can include low heart rate, low blood pressure, rash, nausea, and fatigue.

What are the side effects of amlodipine?

—Side effects of amlodipine can include edema, flushing, rash, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue.

What are the side effects of lisinopril?

—Side effects of lisinopril can include dizziness, low blood pressure, rash, increased potassium levels, muscle pain, and blurred vision.

00:00Introduction to the top five most common blood pressure medications.

00:10Hydrochlorothiazide is the fifth most commonly prescribed blood pressure medication. It is a diuretic used in combination with other medications.

01:36Losartan is the fourth most commonly prescribed blood pressure medication. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that helps relax blood vessels.

03:08Metoprolol is the third most commonly prescribed blood pressure medication. It is a beta blocker that can affect heart rate.

04:43Amlodipine is the second most commonly prescribed blood pressure medication. It is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels.

06:41Lisinopril is the most commonly prescribed blood pressure medication. It is an ACE inhibitor that helps relax blood vessels.