Hypertension Treatment
How Does Diuretic Work For High Blood Pressure
The aim of any blood pressure treatment is to remove the
pressure, positive or negative, and restore the normal level. There are
two blood pressure levels, which the experts consider as ideal.
The usually accepted target is to reduce
blood pressure to below 140/90. Some say it should be below 140/85. But
as regards the levels, your doctor will make the final decision, because
he knows your medical history sheet. You might have certain other
complications, for which he has to give allowance and due consideration.
The types of medications used to control blood pressure are many.
Predominantly, there are five main classes of medicines that are used to
control blood pressure. Each company may have its own brand, and
medicines available over the counter are many.
Diuretics (water tablet) are one such medication
available either through prescription or over the counter. It is the
most accepted system for treating blood pressure in the UK. A low dose
of a diuretic is needed to treat high blood pressure. The most commonly
used diuretic to treat high blood pressure is bendroflumethiazide. Other
diuretics include:
1. Chlorothiazide
2. Chlorthalidone
3. Cyclopenthiazide
4. Hydrochlorothiazide
5. Indapamide
How do these tablets work
The idea of these tablets is to increase the mount of
salt and fluid that you pass out in your urine. The fluid in circulation
is reduced, which in effect, reduces the blood pressure. It might also
have a relaxing effect on the blood vessels and they, in turn, reduce
the pressure within the blood vessels.
The principle adopted for diuretic type of treatment
is available in certain fruits and herbs, the importance of which is
being gradually understood by the researchers and scientists. For
example, garlic. Garlic is regarded as one of the most effective
remedies to lower blood pressure. The pressure and tension in the blood
vessels is reduced because it has the power to ease the spasm of the
small arteries. It also slows the pulse and modifies the heart rhythm,
besides relieving the symptoms of dizziness, shortness of breath and the
formation of gas within the digestive track. These days, garlic capsules
are also available. An average dosage of two to three capsules a day is
given to make a dent in abnormal blood pressure levels.