What affect does blood pressure medicine have on your muscles and joints?

Question

I am currently taking Angiotensin II receptor blockers (also called ARBs) for a kidney problem yet when I get on the medicine I notice an icrease in joint stiffness, muscle pain and muscle spasms.

What about this area of drugs could cause such problems?

Answer 1

Many people on hypertensive medications do get muscle and joint pains, but not all.

You should talk to your doctor about the effects, and he will change your meds.

Answer 2

well, for starters only a few patients have muscle or joint pains