Hypertension Treatment

What Types of Medication Are Used in Hypertension Treatment?
There are several types of antihypertensive drugs. In many cases, a combination of drugs works better than a single medication. The types of drugs commonly used to manage hypertension include:
 
  • Beta blockers
  • Diuretics
  • Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
  • Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)
  • Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
  • Alpha blockers
  • Alpha-beta blockers
  • Nervous system inhibitors
  • Vasodilators.
      
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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