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Question:
Diuretics (Water Pills
Answer:
SE: Increased urination, low potassium (hypokalemia), dizziness
CAUSES: Dehydration, significant electrolyte imbalances, gout attacks
Question:
ACE (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme) Inhibitors:
Answer:
CAUSES: Angioedema (swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat), kidney
problems
, Question:
ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers):
Answer:
SE: Dizziness, fatigue, headache
CAUSES: Angioedema (less common than with ACE-I), high potassium levels
(hyperkalemia)
Question:
Beta-Blockers
Answer:
SE: Slow heart rate,
CAUSES: Worsening of asthma/COPD
Question:
Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)
Answer:
SE: constipation
CAUSE: Worsening of asthma/COPD