What is the usual hypertension treatment?

Answer by  MedStudent01 (1131)

Salt restriction, fluid restriction, and exercise are the standard conservative treatments. For Stage I hypertension not corrected by this, the usual medication of choice is either hydrochlorothiazide or an ACE inhibitor. Both are dirt cheap. The two are taken together if one isn't enough.

Answer by  turkworker (1007)

You can make some lifestyle changes to treat hypertension. For example if you are overweight, losing weight can help. Also quitting smoking and eating a healthy diet are other changes you can make to treat hypertension.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Hypertension is usually treated by medications and diet. Salt restriction and a reduced stress level can also be helpful. Your doctor will probably monitor you closely.

Answer by  bujji (133)

Hypertension treatment involves drugs, diet and life style modification. Drugs include beta-blockers, diuretics, alpha-blockers and vasodilators. Diet modification to reduce salt and cholesterol intake is required. Apart from that mild exercises like walking are mandatory.