When the thyroid is inflamed, it often releases too much thyroid hormone, causing hyperthyroidism. Then, when there is no more thyroid hormone to release, the body doesn't have enough, causing hypothyroidism. Young to middle aged women are at the greatest risk.
It is dangerous to take any of the 18 popular blood pressure drugs of one type (ACE inhibitors) in combination with any of the 14 blood pressure drugs of another type (ARBs). It also is dangerous to take a drug in either of these classes in combination with a newer high blood pressure drug, aliskiren (TEKTURNA).
For most people, medication is a major part of the plan to lower their blood pressure. These drugs, also called anti-hypertensive medicine, won't cure high blood pressure. But they can help bring it back down to a normal range. Which medicine you should take depends on things like: How high your blood pressure is; What's causing it; How your body responds to the drugs; Other health problems you have; Many people need more than one type of medication to control their high blood pressure. It may take some time working with your doctor to find the drugs and doses that work best for you. Diuretics. These are often called water pills. They're usually the first type of high blood pressure medicine that your doctor will try.