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Ace inhibitors are the first- line drugs recommended for these patients to help protect their kidneys from damage caused by HPT.

Many experts recommend diabetic patients take an ace inhibitor to preserve kidney function even if their BP is less than 120/80.

Many patients require more than one medication to achieve adequate BP control.

So don't be surprised if your doctor starts you on a BP med.

Also, you may require more than one medication to achieve adequate BP control.

We may choose from a large variety of drugs to control HPT.

Which med is best for you will depend on other health problems you have.

Patients with a history of heart attack may benefit from taking a beta blocker.

One of the best medications for HPT is also one of the oldest - a thiazide diuretic (i.e.

water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide.

Most patients with HPT should be treated with one of these drugs.

Patients with "white coat" HPT also need to be concerned about their BP.

If your BP is elevated when your doctor checks your BP, there is a good chance your BP will be elevated at other times.

Despite all the great meds available to lower BP, at least 40 percent of patients taking medication for HPT still have poor control of their BP.

There are many reasons for this.

Some patients are more worried about taking pills than they are worried about ...

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