Hypertension Treatment

The hypertension treatment goal is blood pressure below 140/90 and lower for people with other conditions, such as diabetes and kidney disease. Adopting healthy lifestyle habits is an effective first step in both preventing and controlling high blood pressure. If lifestyle changes alone are not effective in keeping your pressure controlled, it may be necessary to add blood pressure medications.

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Lifestyle

• Following a Healthy Eating Pattern
• Reducing Salt and Sodium in Your Diet
• Maintaining a Healthy Weight
• Being Physically Active
• Limiting Alcohol Intake
• Quitting Smoking
• Medications

Here's a rundown on the main types of drugs and how they work. Often, two or more drugs work better than one.

• Diuretics
• Beta-blockers
• ACE inhibitors
• Angiotensin antagonists
• Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)
• Alpha-blockers
• Alpha-beta-blockers
• Nervous system inhibitors
• Vasodilators

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