What are the advantages of antihypertensives?

Blood pressure medications help many people lower their high blood
pressure and keep their hearts from becoming overworked. They also
help people avoid having heart failure, kidney failure, a heart attack or
stroke.

What are the risks or complications of blood pressure

medication?

Some older adults have a sudden drop in blood pressure when they
stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Antihypertensive medication can
make this worse, and older adults can get dizzy and fall, sometimes
getting injured. Some antihypertensive medications change your
electrolyte levels as you lose extra fluid in your urine. Too high or too
low levels of potassium can cause dangerous heart rhythms.

Recovery and Outlook

What is my outlook on blood pressure medication?

Many people are successful in controlling their blood pressure with

antihypertensive drugs. This helps prevent serious cardiovascular and
kidney problems, in combination with a healthy diet and exercise.
People who keep their blood pressure in a normal range keep taking
their medicine at the same time every day without missing doses.
They also keep going to regular checkups with periodic bloodwork to
be sure the antihypertensive drugs aren’t causing any problems. It’s
also important to follow a good lifestyle, including:

 Keeping your sodium intake low.

 Limiting your alcohol use.
 Getting regular physical activity.
 Controlling your weight.

Why is my blood pressure still high on medication?