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Older adults who use certain blood pressure drugs may retain more of their memory skills as they age, a new study suggests. Researchers found the benefit among older people taking medications that are allowed past the "blood-brain barrier," which is a border of specialized cells that prevents toxic substances from crossing into the brain. Those drugs include certain ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) — two major classes of blood pressure medication. Among nearly 12,900 study patients, those taking the brain-penetrating medications showed less memory loss over three years, versus people on blood pressure drugs that cannot cross...

August 31, 2017 at 3:45 pm I am a migraine sufferer. Approximately 18 mos ago I was put on beta blocker Metoprolol (25 mg twice a day) as a preventative to reduce headache frequency and severity. I had no problems with the medication, other than slight lethargy and a few pounds gained. About 6 weeks ago, however, my pharmacy advised they had switched to a different manufacturer, and things went quickly downhill. My bp, which is usually steady and in the good range of 120/67 started going all over the place from lows to highs, with accompanying rapid heart beats...

Efficacy of Blood Pressure Drug Questioned 05 Nov 2004 Source: Reuters By Patricia Reaney LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - A leading drug used by millions of people to lower blood pressure does not prevent deaths from heart attacks or other cardiovascular problems as well as other treatments, researchers said on Friday. Atenolol, which is sold under the brand name Tenormin by drugs giant AstraZeneca , was first introduced in 1976. It is one of the most widely prescribed drugs of its kind. But Swedish scientists have questioned its benefits after reviewing the results of nine previous studies of the drug....

Doctor Supports Rep. Janklow's Defense By CARSON WALKER Associated Press Writer FLANDREAU, S.D. (AP) -- A doctor testifying in the manslaughter trial of Rep. Bill Janklow said he initially was skeptical about a medical defense, but changed his mind after examining Janklow, reviewing his medical records and discussing his activities in the hours before the crash. It's possible Janklow was suffering from low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, when he blew through a stop sign and collided with a motorcyclist, Dr. Fred Lovrien said. Janklow, 64, is charged with second-degree manslaughter, running a stop sign, reckless driving and speeding in the...