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Taking Medications

• All About Blood Pressure Medication
  

  Several kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are some of the main types.

• When You’re Taking Heart Medications
  

  These medications are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your doctor has prescribed.

• Easy Ways to Remember to Take Your Medications
  

  If you have more than two medications to manage, consider getting a pill organizer -- a special container marked with the days of the week. Besides housing multiple medications, a compartmentalized organizer can be useful for keeping track of the medications you've taken.

• Aspirin, Beta-Blockers, Statins: ABC's for Coronary Artery Disease
  

  These medications make it easier to take care of coronary artery disease. They have helped many people stay healthy and avoid heart attacks.

• All About Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
  

  According to the American Heart Association, there are five main types of cholesterol-lowering medications.

• Heart Disease: Managing Multiple Medications
  

  Whether you take prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicine or both, there are important guidelines to follow to get the most from them.

• Did You Take Your Blood Pressure Medicine Today?
  

  When you miss a dose of your blood pressure medicine, you might not notice a difference. But your body does.

• Stopping Blood Pressure Drugs Risks a Stroke
  

  Medication to control high blood pressure only works if you take it.

• Aspirin and Your Heart: Should You or Shouldn’t You?
  

  Although aspirin is a common over-the-counter medication, it’s not appropriate for everyone.

• Heart Disease: Considering Cold Relief
  

  Colds and the flu can be serious for people with heart disease.

• A Must-Know Guide to Drug-Drug Interactions
  

  Drug-drug interactions occur when one drug interacts or interferes with another drug. Such interactions are dangerous because they can alter the way one or both of the drugs act in the body. They can also cause unexpected side effects. The following information can help you avoid drug-drug interactions.