Treatment of High Blood Pressure

It is important to take steps to keep your blood pressure under control. The treatment goal is blood pressure below 140/90 and lower for people with other conditions, such as diabetes and kidney disease. Adopting healthy lifestyle habits is an effective first step in both preventing and controlling high blood pressure. If lifestyle changes alone are not effective in keeping your pressure controlled, it may be necessary to add blood pressure medications. In this section you will learn about blood pressure-lowering lifestyle habits and blood pressure medications.

Lifestyle

	Following a Healthy Eating Pattern
	Reducing Salt and Sodium in Your Diet
	Maintaining a Healthy Weight
	Being Physically Active
	Limiting Alcohol Intake
	Quitting Smoking
	Other Factors Affecting Blood Pressure

Medications

	Types of Blood Pressure Medications
	Search for Information on a Drug (This link opens a second browser window. Simply close that window to return to this page.)
	Tips to Help You Remember to Take Your Medicine
	Questions to Ask Your Doctor If You Have High Blood Pressure
	Test Your Medication IQ

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