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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Why Are More Patients Switching to Generic Blood Pressure Medicines?<\/a><\/li>
Types of Generic Medicines for High Blood Pressure<\/a><\/li>
Are Generic Blood Pressure Medicines Safe and Effective?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Generic Blood Pressure Medicines<\/a><\/li>
Tips for Taking Generic Blood Pressure Medicines Safely<\/a><\/li>
When to Consult a Doctor?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHypertension means an increase in blood pressure, i.e., greater than 140\/90 mmHg. This happens when the blood pushes against the arteries at high pressure. People with hypertension may not feel any symptoms. But very high blood pressure can cause headaches, chest pain, and blurred vision. Severe hypertension can cause major complications like heart disease, stroke, etc 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Appropriate treatment is important to prevent complications of hypertension, and the condition usually requires long-term treatment 2<\/a><\/sup>. Since high blood pressure requires long-term treatment, generic high blood pressure medicines can help reduce the treatment cost and encourage patients to take medicines consistently, leading to better blood pressure control 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Why Are More Patients Switching to Generic Blood Pressure Medicines?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA generic drug is an approved form of the brand drug that mimics the branded drug in its safety, effectiveness, dosage and route of administration 4<\/a><\/sup>. Many people with high blood pressure prefer switching from branded medicines to generics, which provide the same clinical effect at a lower cost. As hypertension is a long-term disease condition, affordability plays an important role in helping patients take their medications regularly. Doctors recommend generic medicines<\/a><\/strong> when an approved generic medicine is available in the market.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reasons to switch to generic hypertension drugs can be as follows 5<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Reduced medication costs: <\/strong>Hypertension is a long-term disease and may require medicines for a lifetime. Lower cost reduces the financial burden on the patients.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Same effectiveness as brand-name medicines: <\/strong>The same active ingredient is present in the generic medicine as compared to the brand-name medicine. Differences are only due to changes in the inactive ingredients, appearance, packaging, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Better medication adherence: <\/strong>Due to increased medication costs, many patients skip doses. Affordability helps patients to refill prescriptions regularly and continue the long-term treatment.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Wider availability:<\/strong> Generic medicines are often available from multiple manufacturers and at more pharmacies, making them easier to access and obtain regularly.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Types of Generic Medicines for High Blood Pressure<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere are several types of generic high blood pressure medicines available. Each belongs to a different drug class and lowers blood pressure in a different way. Your doctor will choose the most suitable medicine based on your blood pressure, age, overall health, and other medical conditions. As per the regulatory authorities, these medicines are categorized as follows 6<\/a>,7<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>
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