This is a new class of blood pressure lowering drugs. They act by blocking the action of a substance called angiotensin II at the blood vessel walls and thereby prevent the narrowing of blood vessels.
The side effects of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers are rare and include dizziness and lightheadedness on getting up.
If you are pregnant or planning to conceive, you should inform your doctor. It should not be taken together with high doses of diuretics as this may give rise to low blood pressure.
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