There can also be other less common side effects. For more information about side effects, talk to your doctor. If your ankles or feet swell, tell your doctor. He or she will help you with the problem. High blood pressure occurs when blood presses against artery walls with too much force.
Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
High blood pressure can happen when arteries are stiff and blood has trouble flowing through them. High blood pressure is very common. It can become serious if it is not treated. You may not have any symptoms and still have high blood pressure. The only way to know for sure is to have your blood pressure checked often.