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- Mechanism of Action: Blocks renin, thereby preventing the cascade of events of the Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), a hormone system that helps regulate long-term blood pressure and extracellular volume in the body
- Common side effects: stomach pain, diarrhea, heartburn, skin rash, headache, dizziness, fatigue, back pain, joint pain or swelling, stuffy nose, sore throat, cough
- Do not take in combination with: Lasix (Furosemide), Antibiotics, potassium supplements, and other Diuretics (water pills).
- Pregnancy Category D: May not be safe to take while pregnant
- Do not consume alcohol while on Tekturna (Aliskiren)
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Tekturna (Aliskiren) is the first of a new drug class called Direct Renin Blockers. It is the next step in the treatment of hypertension.
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Tekturna Holistic Alternatives
- Health 911: Regulating Your Blood Pressure
- Alive: Holistic Help for High Blood Pressure (October 2001)
- Alive: Say Goodbye to Blood Pressure Blues (October 2000)
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): Garlic
- NCCAM: Grape Seed Extract
- NCCAM: Asian Ginseng
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