High Blood Pressure Treatment

Types of Medication Used for High Blood Pressure Treatment
There are several categories of high blood pressure medication. Often, a combination of drugs works better than one drug alone. The main types of medication used for treating high blood pressure include:
 
  • Beta blockers
  • Diuretics
  • ACE inhibitors
  • Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
  • Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)
  • Alpha blockers
  • Alpha-beta blockers
  • Nervous system inhibitors
  • Vasodilators.
     

Treating High Blood Pressure: A Summary

High blood pressure treatment is often a lifelong process. Take it one step at a time, and don't give up -- treatment can provide many benefits.
 
Treating high blood pressure can reduce the risk for:
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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