High Blood Pressure Symptoms

Centrally-acting drugs

Centrally-acting drugs – such as methyldopa and moxonidine – stimulate the brain to lower the blood pressure . They may be used with other drugs for lowering blood pressure, or your doctor may prescribe them if other drugs are not suitable for you or have failed to control your high blood pressure. Methyldopa is the safest drug for women who need to have treatment for high blood pressure during pregnancy.

Unwanted effects

These drugs can cause a dry mouth, dizziness and fatigue. Methyldopa can cause drowsiness, which can interfere with skilled tasks including driving. Moxonidine can also cause headaches.

If you forget to take your medicine

It can be difficult to remember to take your medicines when you have no symptoms. Luckily,missing the occasional tablet does not usually affect your blood pressure. So, if you forget to take your medicine, there’s no need to take an extra one. Just take your normal dose next time.