Medication prescribed for a heart murmur will depend on what is causing the condition. Common forms of heart medication used to treat murmurs, and their underlying causes, include:
- Blood thinners: Blood thinners - also known as anticoagulants - are used to prevent blood clotting and reduce the risk of a stroke.
- Beta-blockers & Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors: These medications are prescribed to lower blood pressure. Beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors can help reduce the risk of heart disease, heart failure, and other heart-related conditions that may cause heart murmurs.
- Diuretics: Also known as “water pills”, these medications help drain the kidneys drain excess fluid, which can lower blood pressure. By treating high blood pressure, diuretics may help reduce abnormal heart murmurs.
- Statins: These medications are used for the treatment of high cholesterol, which can increase blood pressure. By treating high levels of cholesterol in the body, statins can reduce the risk of heart disease and minimize heart murmurs.