Can Arbs Increase Blood Pressure?

ARBs reduce the action of the hormone angiotensin II. This hormone has a powerful constricting effect on blood vessels, increasing blood pressure.

What are the side effects of ARBs?

Some of the side effects of taking ARBs include:
  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or faintness upon rising, This side effect may be strongest after the first dose, especially if you have been taking a diuretic (water pill). ...
  • Physical problems. ...
  • Confusion. ...
  • Severe vomiting or diarrhea.

Do ARBs cause hypotension?

ARBs potentiate the blood pressure-lowering effect of other antihypertensive drugs and may require adjusting the drug dosage of either the ARB or the other antihypertensive drugs. The use of ARBs, along with ACEIs or DRIs, comes with a higher incidence of hypotension, acute renal failure, or hyperkalemia.

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