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).
Different blood pressure medications have different side effects. Calcium channel blockers are used to lower blood pressure, and the biggest side effect is having some edema or swelling. There are medications that may affect the kidneys. There are medications that slow the heart rate down and may make you a little bit tired or fatigued. However, without medication, the biggest side effect of hypertension is a stroke. Other negative effects of high blood pressure include heart failure, heart attack and kidney failure.