Medicines that lower blood pressure, including calcium channel blockers, can cause diverticulosis, a specific bowel disease.
Diverticulosis is a condition where pouch-like bulges form on the intestinal lining, particularly in older adults. In some instances, if a diverticulum ruptures, it can lead to a medical emergency.
Study author Dr. Deepinder Gill said this is the first time that the effects of certain blood pressure medications have been linked to diverticulosis.
The drug effects study was conducted by a team of scientists led by Imperial College London who investigated the effectiveness and side effects of three common blood pressure drugs: beta-blockers, E-to-E inhibitors and calcium channel blockers.
It should be noted that high blood pressure affects one in ten adults worldwide and increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. The simplest treatment for high blood pressure is lifestyle changes.
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