Patient's question:
Grandpa's blood pressure has always been high, but he is very reluctant to eat meat on a daily basis and doesn't touch vegetables or fruits at all. It's impossible to control him. Recently, when he measured his blood pressure, it was high again. What should we do? The doctor said he needs to take medication every day. What oral medications are used for high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
Hello, antihypertensive drugs can generally be divided into five categories: calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, diuretics, ARBs, and ACEIs. Calcium channel blockers and ARBs are used more widely and have relatively fewer side effects. If you are taking antihypertensive medication for the first time, it is recommended to start with monotherapy while monitoring blood pressure data. If blood pressure control is not effective, it may be necessary to adjust the dosage or combine other medications.