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Many people who manage hypertension with medication often face an unexpected side effect: a reduced sex drive. Blood pressure medications— while lifesaving — can interfere with sexual function, ...

The NHS has issued a cautionary note on its website for those taking a common medication for high blood pressure. Also known ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 58 years old and was diagnosed with high blood pressure back in 2021. Since then, I’ve been prescribed atenolol, which slows down my heart rate. I was later prescribed 10 mg of ...