What is the the treament for hypertension?

Blood pressure: There are lots of medications for hypertension. Your doctor can choose the best for you.

Combination: Diet & lifestyle alterations--particularly reduced salt intake and more physical activity--are good start. Diuretic (like hctz) is common starting agent, but ace-inhibitor or arb not uncommon, as all tend to have low side effect profile. Adding 2nd med depends more on race/diabetes/heart disease & other factors. Best to be aggressive & keep #s in healthy range!