Over The Counter Medicines For High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure medicines can keep blood pressure at a healthy level by 1: Causing your body to get rid of water, which decreases the amount of water and salt in your body to a healthy level Relaxing your blood vessels Making your heart beat with less force Blocking nerve activity that can restrict your blood vessels 76 rowsTreatment depends on how high your blood pressure is. For people whose systolic reading falls in the range 120 to 129 and the diastolic reading is equal to or less than 80, lifestyle changes are usually recommended over medications. These may include: Losing weight if you are overweight Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables Eating less salt To keep your blood pressure in check, avoid over-the-counter decongestants and multisymptom cold remedies that contain decongestants — such as pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, phenylephrine, naphazoline and oxymetazoline. Also, check the label for high sodium content, which can also raise blood pressure. Instead: