Hypertension, or high blood pressure, means the force of blood against your artery walls is consistently too high, which can strain your heart over time. It is a very common and highly manageable condition. To keep your heart healthy, doctors often prescribe medications alongside lifestyle changes. Common generic medications used to treat this include ACE inhibitors (such as lisinopril), ARBs (such as losartan), calcium channel blockers (such as amlodipine), and diuretics (such as hydrochlorothiazide). These work by relaxing your blood vessels or reducing fluid buildup, keeping your pressure in a safe, healthy range.
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