Hypertension: 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.

Articles in this category:

Beta Blockers
ACE Inhibitors
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers / Sartans
Diuretics (Water Pills)
Calcium Antagonists
Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist (MRA)
Other Medications for Hypertension Treatment
Blood Pressure Medication Comparison: Which Tablets Work Best
Tips for Proper Management of High Blood Pressure Medications
Self-Adjusting Medications
Blood Pressure Lowering Combination Preparations
Grapefruit and Blood Pressure Medications
Interactions of Cannabis (CBD/THC) and Medications
Placebo and High Blood Pressure
Does Wegovy (Semaglutide) help with high blood pressure?
Evidence-Based Medicine, Studies, and Hypertension

By Sabine Croci. This article is medically reviewed. Last updated (02/2024).
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ACE Inhibitors
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers / Sartans
Beta Blockers
Antihypertensive Medications
Blood Pressure Lowering Combination Preparations
Blood Pressure Medication Comparison: Which Tablets Work Best
Blood Pressure Medications
Calcium Antagonists
The Polypill - a remedy for almost everything?
Diuretics (Water Pills)

Hypertension: Medications

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