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).
HEART FAILURE MEDICATIONS. Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block certain hormones that can put stress on your heart. These stress hormones can cause high blood pressure and/or a fast heart rate. Beta blockers slow your heart rate and widen (dilate) your arteries, which lowers your blood pressure.