High blood pressure tablets can often come with side effects, leaving
people searching for remedies. Not long past middle-age, keeping your blood
pressure under control is essential.
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The medications commonly prescribed for hypertension (high blood
pressure) have changed considerably over the past three decades, and there are
a range of good drugs available.
These include thiazide-type diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide,
chlorthalidone, and indapamide), which work by helping to widen blood vessels
and therefore lower
blood pressure.
Other options are ACE inhibitors (enalapril and lisinopril), which relax
blood vessels; angiotensin receptor blockers or ARBs (losartan and valsartan),
which act on hormones involved in restricting blood flow; and calcium channel
blockers (amlodipine, diltiazem, and verapamil), which reduce the amount of
calcium entering the artery walls, making it easier for the heart to pump
blood.
All of these are equally effective in between 30 and 50 percent of
patients. It is not unusual for there to be some trial and error when it comes
to identifying the best drug for each individual, as side effects are common.
With any of these medications, you start by taking a low dose and only
increase the level very gradually, perhaps over four to eight weeks. Constant
supervision — often from a practice nurse — is essential, though monitoring
your blood pressure is something you can do yourself. This reduces the
frequency of face-to-face appointments, but you must still attend clinic at
regular intervals.
The best “natural” approach involves weight loss if you are overweight,
daily exercise (proven to play a role in lowering blood pressure), and eating
less salt.
A regular meditative activity such as
yoga or — my favorite — tai chi
may also pay dividends. Unfortunately, there are no natural supplements proven
to be effective in lowering blood pressure.
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