There are a number of medicines used to treat high blood pressure. Each type lowers blood pressure in a unique way. Persons with high blood pressure respond differently to medicines. Individual responses may be based on other diseases, age, family history, or genetics. Blood pressure medicines may be effective alone, or they may be used in combination with other drugs.
Beta blockers are another widely prescribed class of drugs used to treat high blood pressure.
Examples include propranolol, atenolol, and metoprolol. Some beta blockers act more specifically than others and may be better for persons with asthma or diabetes. Calcium channel blockers are another popular drug class used to treat high blood pressure. Examples are diltiazem, verapamil, nifedipine, and amlodipine. ACE inhibitors include captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, and others.