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Medications for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Feb 19, 2024.

Most people will require 2 or more different antihypertensives (high blood pressure medications) to lower high blood pressure. Types of high blood pressure medications include:

The following antihypertensives may also be prescribed if your blood pressure remains high:

Always seek personalized advice from your doctor.

Drugs used to treat High Blood Pressure

The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
Hyzaar 6.8 22 reviews for Hyzaar to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
hydrochlorothiazide / losartan systemic
Drug class:
angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
minoxidil 6.8 5 reviews for minoxidil to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
minoxidil systemic
Drug class:
vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Benicar HCT 6.7 29 reviews for Benicar HCT to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan systemic
Drug class:
angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
bisoprolol 6.7 54 reviews for bisoprolol to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
bisoprolol systemic
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Coreg CR 6.7 3 reviews for Coreg CR to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
carvedilol systemic
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zestril 6.7 12 reviews for Zestril to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
lisinopril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
atenolol 6.6 130 reviews for atenolol to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
atenolol systemic
Brand name:
Tenormin
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Diovan 6.6 65 reviews for Diovan to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
valsartan systemic
Drug class:
angiotensin receptor blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
fosinopril 6.5 4 reviews for fosinopril to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
fosinopril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
benazepril / hydrochlorothiazide 6.4 5 reviews for benazepril / hydrochlorothiazide to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
benazepril / hydrochlorothiazide systemic
Brand name:
Lotensin HCT
Drug class:
ACE inhibitors with thiazides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
nadolol 6.4 5 reviews for nadolol to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nadolol systemic
Brand name:
Corgard
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
hydrochlorothiazide / losartan 6.3 59 reviews for hydrochlorothiazide / losartan to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
hydrochlorothiazide / losartan systemic
Brand name:
Hyzaar
Drug class:
angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan 6.3 33 reviews for hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan systemic
Brand name:
Benicar HCT
Drug class:
angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
moexipril 6.3 3 reviews for moexipril to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
moexipril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
olmesartan 6.3 189 reviews for olmesartan to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
olmesartan systemic
Brand name:
Benicar
Drug class:
angiotensin receptor blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Toprol-XL 6.3 38 reviews for Toprol-XL to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
metoprolol systemic
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Bystolic 6.2 216 reviews for Bystolic to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nebivolol systemic
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
guanfacine 6.2 13 reviews for guanfacine to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx B N X
Generic name:
guanfacine systemic
Drug class:
antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Lopressor 6.2 10 reviews for Lopressor to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
metoprolol systemic
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lotensin 6.2 5 reviews for Lotensin to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
benazepril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cozaar 6.1 56 reviews for Cozaar to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
losartan systemic
Drug class:
angiotensin receptor blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lotrel 6.1 30 reviews for Lotrel to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
amlodipine / benazepril systemic
Drug class:
ACE inhibitors with calcium channel blocking agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
amlodipine / atorvastatin 6.0 5 reviews for amlodipine / atorvastatin to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx X N X
Generic name:
amlodipine / atorvastatin systemic
Brand name:
Caduet
Drug class:
antihyperlipidemic combinations, miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
amlodipine / benazepril 6.0 52 reviews for amlodipine / benazepril to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
amlodipine / benazepril systemic
Brand name:
Lotrel
Drug class:
ACE inhibitors with calcium channel blocking agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
eplerenone 6.0 10 reviews for eplerenone to treat High Blood Pressure
Rx B N X
Generic name:
eplerenone systemic
Brand name:
Inspra
Drug class:
potassium-sparing diuretics, aldosterone receptor antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

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Alternative treatments for High Blood Pressure

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for High Blood Pressure. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of High Blood Pressure.

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

Further information

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