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Home > Drugs > Treatments > High Blood Pressure

Medications for High Blood Pressure

Other names: Drug-Induced Hypertension

High blood pressure is a term that is used to acknowledge that a person’s blood pressure is above what is considered normal. High blood pressure is also called hypertension.

Measuring somebody's blood pressure gives us an indication of how effectively their heart is working to pump blood around their body. If their heart and blood vessels are working efficiently, then their blood pressure will be normal or slightly below normal. If their heart is having to work very hard to pump blood around their body, then their blood pressure will be high.

Blood pressure is composed of two measurements.

  • The first recording is called the systolic pressure and it measures the force the heart must pump against to get blood to flow around the body. It can indicate how flexible or stiff the blood vessels are. During this measurement, the blood pressure cuff inflates to a certain extent and records what pressure around the arm stops blood flow.
  • The second recording is called diastolic pressure. This measures the resting pressure when the heart relaxes between heartbeats. It is recorded while the blood pressure cuff is deflating.

Most experts consider a normal blood pressure to be 120/80 mm Hg. Ideally, everybody’s blood pressure should be below 130/80 mm Hg. If the first number is above 130 or the second number is above 80 then a person is said to have high blood pressure.

What are the symptoms of high blood pressure?

Most people experience no symptoms when their blood pressure is high. Sometimes people may develop a headache or feel unwell; however, most do not connect these vague symptoms as having to do with their heart.

If high blood pressure is left untreated, it can damage the blood vessels and increase a person’s risk of having a stroke or a heart attack. It also causes the heart to enlarge and weaken because it essentially wears itself out from having to work so hard to push blood around the body. People with high blood pressure are also more likely to develop high cholesterol, kidney and eye problems, and have poor circulation in the legs and feet.

How is High Blood Pressure Diagnosed?

It is not uncommon for your blood pressure to go high occasionally; however, it is persistently high blood pressure that is a concern. For this reason, if a doctor or nurse takes your blood pressure and it is high but you don’t have any risk factors or symptoms, then at least two other separate measurements should be taken before you are diagnosed with high blood pressure.

Before getting your blood pressure taken you should avoid the following for at least an hour before the measurement:

  • Strenuous exercise
  • Smoking
  • Caffeine
  • Eating
  • Stressful situations.

Sit down for at least five minutes before the reading is taken and don’t talk while it is being measured.

Other tests may be ordered if your doctor concludes you have high blood pressure. These may include blood tests, an electrocardiogram, and sometimes a chest x-ray.

How is High Blood Pressure Treated?

Treatment depends on how high your blood pressure is. For people whose systolic reading falls in the range 120 to 129 and the diastolic reading is equal to or less than 80, lifestyle changes are usually recommended over medications. These may include:

  • Losing weight if you are overweight
  • Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables
  • Eating less salt
  • Eating less saturated fats
  • Increased physical activity
  • More physical activity
  • Limiting alcohol.

If treatment is considered necessary, sometimes more than one medication is prescribed. Medications for high blood pressure include:

  • Diuretics
  • Beta-blockers
  • ACE inhibitors
  • Angiotensin-receptor blockers
  • Calcium channel blockers
  • Alpha-blockers.

Drugs used to treat High Blood Pressure

Name Drug Class Updated
Betaxolol Cardioselective beta blockers 16-Aug-2023
Betaxolol (systemic) (monograph) Drugs 16-Aug-2023
Black haw Drugs 16-Aug-2023
Chlorothiazide (oral/injection) Thiazide diuretics 16-Aug-2023
Amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and valsartan Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations 16-Aug-2023
Methyldopa Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting 17-Aug-2023
Amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations 16-Aug-2023
Amlodipine and valsartan Angiotensin II inhibitors with calcium channel blockers 16-Aug-2023
Amlodipine and telmisartan Angiotensin II inhibitors with calcium channel blockers 16-Aug-2023
Amlodipine and perindopril ACE inhibitors with calcium channel blocking agents 16-Aug-2023
Amlodipine and olmesartan Angiotensin II inhibitors with calcium channel blockers 16-Aug-2023
Amlodipine and celecoxib Cox-2 inhibitors 16-Aug-2023
Metolazone Thiazide diuretics 17-Aug-2023
Amlodipine and benazepril ACE inhibitors with calcium channel blocking agents 16-Aug-2023
Amlodipine and atorvastatin Antihyperlipidemic combinations 16-Aug-2023
Amiloride Potassium-sparing diuretics 16-Aug-2023
Timolol (systemic) (monograph) Drugs 16-Aug-2023
Tenoretic Beta blockers with thiazides 16-Aug-2023
Pindolol Non-cardioselective beta blockers 16-Aug-2023
Maxzide-25 Potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides 16-Aug-2023
Levamlodipine Calcium channel blocking agents 15-Aug-2023
Azilsartan and chlorthalidone Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides 15-Aug-2023
Azilsartan Angiotensin receptor blockers 15-Aug-2023
Nifedipine (eqv-procardia xl) Calcium channel blocking agents 15-Aug-2023
Nifedipine (eqv-adalat cc) Calcium channel blocking agents 15-Aug-2023
Isradipine Calcium channel blocking agents 14-Aug-2023
Esmolol Cardioselective beta blockers 14-Aug-2023
Clevidipine Calcium channel blocking agents 14-Aug-2023
Moexipril Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 13-Aug-2023
Minoxidil (systemic) (monograph) Drugs 13-Aug-2023
Mecamylamine Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting 13-Aug-2023
Minoxidil Vasodilators 13-Aug-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and telmisartan Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides 13-Aug-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone Potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides 13-Aug-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and quinapril ACE inhibitors with thiazides 13-Aug-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and metoprolol Beta blockers with thiazides 13-Aug-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and methyldopa Antiadrenergic agents (central) with thiazides 13-Aug-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril ACE inhibitors with thiazides 13-Aug-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and enalapril ACE inhibitors with thiazides 13-Aug-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and captopril ACE inhibitors with thiazides 13-Aug-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides 13-Aug-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and bisoprolol Beta blockers with thiazides 13-Aug-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril ACE inhibitors with thiazides 13-Aug-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and amiloride Potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides 13-Aug-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations 13-Aug-2023
Bendroflumethiazide and nadolol Beta blockers with thiazides 13-Aug-2023
Atenolol and chlorthalidone Beta blockers with thiazides 13-Aug-2023
Aliskiren Renin inhibitors 13-Aug-2023
Acebutolol Cardioselective beta blockers 13-Aug-2023
Valsartan Angiotensin receptor blockers 12-Aug-2023
Trandolapril and verapamil ACE inhibitors with calcium channel blocking agents 12-Aug-2023
Trandolapril Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 12-Aug-2023
Torsemide Loop diuretics 12-Aug-2023
Timolol Non-cardioselective beta blockers 12-Aug-2023
Terazosin Alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists 12-Aug-2023
Telmisartan Angiotensin receptor blockers 12-Aug-2023
Ramipril Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 12-Aug-2023
Quinapril Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 12-Aug-2023
Prazosin Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting 11-Aug-2023
Perindopril Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 11-Aug-2023
Olmesartan Angiotensin receptor blockers 11-Aug-2023
Nisoldipine Calcium channel blocking agents 11-Aug-2023
Nicardipine (oral/injection) Calcium channel blocking agents 11-Aug-2023
Nifedipine Calcium channel blocking agents 11-Aug-2023
Nebivolol hydrochloride (monograph) Drugs 11-Aug-2023
Nebivolol and valsartan Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations 11-Aug-2023
Nebivolol Cardioselective beta blockers 11-Aug-2023
Losartan Angiotensin receptor blockers 11-Aug-2023
Labetalol Non-cardioselective beta blockers 11-Aug-2023
Altace Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 07-Aug-2023
Amturnide Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations 05-Aug-2023
Aldomet Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting 05-Aug-2023
Aldactazide Potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides 05-Aug-2023
Vaseretic 10-25 ACE inhibitors with thiazides 05-Aug-2023
Aceon Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 05-Aug-2023
Kerlone Cardioselective beta blockers 05-Aug-2023
Apresoline Vasodilators 05-Aug-2023
Accuretic ACE inhibitors with thiazides 05-Aug-2023
Accupril Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 05-Aug-2023
Diuril (oral/injection) Thiazide diuretics 05-Aug-2023
Catapres Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting 05-Aug-2023
Vecamyl Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting 05-Aug-2023
Adalat cc Calcium channel blocking agents 05-Aug-2023
Qbrelis Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 05-Aug-2023
Ziac Beta blockers with thiazides 14-Jul-2023
Zestoretic ACE inhibitors with thiazides 14-Jul-2023
Zaroxolyn Thiazide diuretics 14-Jul-2023
Visken Non-cardioselective beta blockers 14-Jul-2023
Valturna Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations 14-Jul-2023
Univasc Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 14-Jul-2023
Tribenzor Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations 14-Jul-2023
Trandate Non-cardioselective beta blockers 14-Jul-2023
Tiazac Calcium channel blocking agents 14-Jul-2023
Tenoretic 50 Beta blockers with thiazides 14-Jul-2023
Tenormin Cardioselective beta blockers 14-Jul-2023
Tenoretic 100 Beta blockers with thiazides 14-Jul-2023
Tekturna hct Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations 14-Jul-2023
Tekturna Renin inhibitors 14-Jul-2023
Tekamlo Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations 14-Jul-2023
Sular Calcium channel blocking agents 14-Jul-2023
Sectral Cardioselective beta blockers 14-Jul-2023
Procardia xl Calcium channel blocking agents 14-Jul-2023
Prinivil Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 14-Jul-2023
Prestalia ACE inhibitors with calcium channel blocking agents 14-Jul-2023
Plendil Calcium channel blocking agents 13-Jul-2023
Norliqva Calcium channel blocking agents 13-Jul-2023
Nitromist Antianginal agents 13-Jul-2023
Nitrol appli-kit (topical) Antianginal agents 13-Jul-2023
Nitro-dur (transdermal) Antianginal agents 13-Jul-2023
Nitro td patch-a (transdermal) Antianginal agents 13-Jul-2023
Nitro-bid (topical) Antianginal agents 13-Jul-2023
Monopril Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 13-Jul-2023
Monopril hct ACE inhibitors with thiazides 13-Jul-2023
Moduretic 5-50 Potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides 13-Jul-2023
Minitran (transdermal) Antianginal agents 13-Jul-2023
Minipress Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting 13-Jul-2023
Midamor Potassium-sparing diuretics 13-Jul-2023
Micardis hct Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides 13-Jul-2023
Micardis Angiotensin receptor blockers 13-Jul-2023
Maxzide Potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides 13-Jul-2023
Lotrel ACE inhibitors with calcium channel blocking agents 13-Jul-2023
Lotensin hct ACE inhibitors with thiazides 13-Jul-2023
Lotensin Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 13-Jul-2023
Lopressor hct Beta blockers with thiazides 13-Jul-2023
Loniten Vasodilators 13-Jul-2023
Katerzia Calcium channel blocking agents 13-Jul-2023
Inspra Aldosterone receptor antagonists 13-Jul-2023
Exforge hct Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations 13-Jul-2023
Exforge Angiotensin II inhibitors with calcium channel blockers 13-Jul-2023
Edarbyclor Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides 13-Jul-2023
Edarbi Angiotensin receptor blockers 13-Jul-2023
Dynacirc Calcium channel blocking agents 13-Jul-2023
Dyazide Potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides 13-Jul-2023
Dutoprol Beta blockers with thiazides 13-Jul-2023
Diovan hct Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides 13-Jul-2023
Demadex Loop diuretics 13-Jul-2023
Cozaar Angiotensin receptor blockers 13-Jul-2023
Corzide 80/5 Beta blockers with thiazides 13-Jul-2023
Corzide 40/5 Beta blockers with thiazides 13-Jul-2023
Corgard Non-cardioselective beta blockers 13-Jul-2023
Coreg cr Non-cardioselective beta blockers 13-Jul-2023
Consensi Cox-2 inhibitors 13-Jul-2023
Conjupri Calcium channel blocking agents 13-Jul-2023
Cleviprex Calcium channel blocking agents 13-Jul-2023
Catapres-tts Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting 13-Jul-2023
Carospir Aldosterone receptor antagonists 13-Jul-2023
Cardura xl Alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists 13-Jul-2023
Cardura Alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists 13-Jul-2023
Cardizem Calcium channel blocking agents 13-Jul-2023
Cardene iv (oral/injection) Calcium channel blocking agents 13-Jul-2023
Capoten Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 13-Jul-2023
Caduet Antihyperlipidemic combinations 13-Jul-2023
Byvalson Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations 13-Jul-2023
Brevibloc Cardioselective beta blockers 13-Jul-2023
Benicar hct Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides 12-Jul-2023
Azor Angiotensin II inhibitors with calcium channel blockers 12-Jul-2023
Avapro Angiotensin receptor blockers 12-Jul-2023
Avalide Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides 12-Jul-2023
Atacand Angiotensin receptor blockers 12-Jul-2023
Atacand hct Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides 12-Jul-2023
Zestril Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 12-Jul-2023
Zebeta Cardioselective beta blockers 12-Jul-2023
Vasotec Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 12-Jul-2023
Toprol-xl Cardioselective beta blockers 12-Jul-2023
Norvasc Calcium channel blocking agents 11-Jul-2023
Nitrostat Antianginal agents 11-Jul-2023
Lasix Loop diuretics 11-Jul-2023
Irbesartan Angiotensin receptor blockers 10-Jul-2023
Indapamide Thiazide diuretics 10-Jul-2023
Hyzaar Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides 10-Jul-2023
Hytrin Alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists 10-Jul-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides 10-Jul-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene Potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides 10-Jul-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides 10-Jul-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and losartan Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides 10-Jul-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril ACE inhibitors with thiazides 10-Jul-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide Thiazide diuretics 10-Jul-2023
Hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides 10-Jul-2023
Hydralazine Vasodilators 10-Jul-2023
Guanfacine Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting 10-Jul-2023
Furosemide Loop diuretics 10-Jul-2023
Fosinopril Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 10-Jul-2023
Felodipine Calcium channel blocking agents 10-Jul-2023
Eplerenone Aldosterone receptor antagonists 10-Jul-2023
Enalapril Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 10-Jul-2023
Doxazosin Alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists 10-Jul-2023
Diovan Angiotensin receptor blockers 10-Jul-2023
Coreg Non-cardioselective beta blockers 10-Jul-2023
Chlorthalidone Thiazide diuretics 10-Jul-2023
Carvedilol Non-cardioselective beta blockers 10-Jul-2023
Captopril Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 10-Jul-2023
Candesartan Angiotensin receptor blockers 10-Jul-2023
Bystolic Cardioselective beta blockers 10-Jul-2023
Bisoprolol Cardioselective beta blockers 10-Jul-2023
Benicar Angiotensin receptor blockers 10-Jul-2023
Benazepril Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 10-Jul-2023
Amlodipine Calcium channel blocking agents 10-Jul-2023
Nicardipine (monograph) Drugs 30-Aug-2023
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