Risks associated with CVD treatments

Antihypertensives

Antihypertensives

Side effects

• Dizziness

• Kidney disease

• Abnormal heart rhythms

• Fluid build-up in the legs

Diuretics

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Muscle cramps

Statins

• Tiredness

• Vomiting

• Disturbed sleep

• Headache

• Muscle weakness

Anticoagulants

• High risk of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract