Treatment of Hypertension

Treatment for Hypertension

Types of Medication Used to Treat Hypertension

There are several types of hypertension medications. In many cases, a combination of antihypertensive drugs works better than a single medication. The types of medication commonly used for hypertension treatment include:

Beta blockers
Diuretics
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors)
Alpha blockers
Alpha-beta blockers
Nervous system inhibitors
Vasodilators
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs).

Things to Remember About Hypertension Treatment

Treatment of hypertension is often an ongoing, lifelong process. It's best just to take it one step at a time. While treatment may seem difficult at times, don't get discouraged -- it may add years to your life.

Successful treatment of this condition may reduce the risk of:

A heart attack
Kidney disease
A stroke
Congestive heart failure.

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