According to CDC, about 70 million Americans adults have high blood pressure – that's 1 in every 3. Only about half of people with high blood pressure are actually managing their condition. If your doctor has told you that you have high blood pressure, they may recommend blood pressure medication to help control that hypertension. The array of medications available can be quite confusing. Matt Kresl, pharmacist practitioner with Allina Health, discusses high blood pressure medications and the importance of a medication and lifestyle management strategy.
