Can I get some medicine to help me?
For your high blood pressure, we have several choices of medications.
What types of drugs can I try?
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that helps you with water retention.
What about side effects from that medication?
Most people have no side effects. You will have to make sure that you drink plenty of liquids with this medication.
Do I only need to take that one drug?
I am going to add a second drug for now, Lisinopril, which is an ACE inhibitor.
What can I expect when I take that medication?
You will feel much better except for the fact that you might have a little cough.