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High blood pressure medication explained

High blood pressure medication explained


Most people with high blood pressure will eventually need to take blood pressure medication to help lower it.

You may be finding it difficult to accept that you need blood pressure medicines, especially if you don't feel ill. However, your medicines are doing an important job in helping to lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

To find out more about your blood pressure medications and what they do, click on the links below:


Getting the most from blood pressure medicines

Our new booklet gives you practical information on using your blood pressure medications to control your high blood pressure. It has been written with help from people who have high blood pressure and from professionals who are experts in the field.

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Blood pressure medicines guide

Your guide to the different types of blood pressure medications

Types of blood pressure medication

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