as is true with any medication high blood pressure drugs have side effects. among the most common are the following: diuretics: headache weakness joint or muscle pain and low potassium blood levels. angiotensin-converting enzyme (ace) inhibitors: dry and persistent cough headache diarrhea and high potassium blood levels. angiotensin receptor blockers: fatigue dizziness or fainting muscle pain and diarrhea. calcium channel blockers: dizziness trouble breathing heart rhythm problems and ankle swelling. beta-blockers: dizziness or lightheadedness decreased sexual ability drowsiness and low heart rate.
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