FDA Warning: Popular Blood Pressure Medicine Shortage Due to Recalls

In this undated photo, the FDA has expanded its recall of valsartan which is found in certain drugs for heart and high blood pressure treatment. NTD TV screenshot

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about a shortage of drugs used by millions of Americans to treat high blood pressure amid recalls of valsartan.

The drugs are known as angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), said the agency in a warning last week.