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Hypertension: Medications

Blood Pressure Medications
Various medications are used to lower blood pressure in cases of hypertension. Here we present the most important groups of preparations and explain their mode of action and side effects. The listing is in alphabetical order. If you are being treated for hypertension with medication, you should be familiar with these active ingredient groups.

For blood pressure lowering combination preparations, we have a separate article. Please also note that some foods, such as grapefruit, can affect the efficacy of blood pressure medications.

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By Sabine Croci. This article is medically reviewed. Last updated (02/2024).
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