A: What about a medication to help me with my problem? B: There are several types of medications that we can try for your high blood pressure. A: What types of medications would be best? B: For water retention, I am going to start you on Hydrochlorothiazide, which is a diuretic. A: What are the side effects from taking that drug, B: You need to stay hydrated on this drug, but most people experience little side effects. A: Will that one medication take care of all of my problems? B: For now I want you to take a second drug, Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor. A: Am I going to experience any complications with that drug? B: The most you will experience will be a dry cough but you probably won't experience anything negative.
