This list may not include all brand names. Captopril , enalapril and lisinopril are ACE inhibitors. When this enzyme is blocked, blood vessels relax and blood pressure is lowered.
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic.
Diuretics are often called 'water pills'. They also cause the kidneys to increase the amount of salt and water eliminated from the body in the urine. High blood pressure is treated with medication to prevent a stroke or damage to the heart and kidneys. Take it with a full glass of water. Medication may be taken more than 1 time daily depending on health care provider's instructions.