What are the best medications for essential hypertension?

Primary hypertension does not take which drug is good, you need to choose the right one for you under the guidance of your doctor. Clinical use of drugs including diuretics, beta receptor antagonists, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists. 1. Diuretics: commonly used drugs include hydrochlorothiazide, which has a smooth and slow antihypertensive effect, relatively long duration, and long-lasting effect. They are suitable for the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension. 2. β-receptor antagonists: such as metoprolol, bisoprolol, etc., can be used in patients with different degrees of hypertension, especially in young and middle-aged patients with fast heart rate, as well as patients with angina pectoris and chronic heart failure. 3. Calcium channel blockers: commonly used drugs include nifedipine, amlodipine, etc., which have fast onset of action, good antihypertensive efficacy, and better antihypertensive efficacy for elderly patients. 4. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors: e.g. enalapril, captopril, etc. 5. Angiotensin II receptor antagonists: such as valsartan. When taking the relevant drugs, you must pay attention to the professional guidance of the doctor, follow the doctor’s instructions for taking.