The control of hypertension includes lifestyle interventions such as low-salt diet and drug therapy such as amlodipine, which is recommended to be administered under the guidance of a cardiologist.
The most basic control of hypertension is lifestyle intervention, including weight reduction, it is recommended that the BMI index is below 24 kg/m^2; reduce sodium intake, supplement potassium salt, salt <6g per day, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables; eat less fatty meat, animal offal, cooking oil; quit smoking and alcohol, increase exercise, and maintain a good state of mind.
Antihypertensive drug therapy is needed when lifestyle intervention is not effective in controlling blood pressure, when hypertension reaches grade 2 or above, or when there is a combination of diabetes mellitus or other cardio-cerebral-renal target organ damage. Antihypertensive drugs include diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide, beta receptor antagonists such as metoprolol, and calcium channel antagonists such as amlodipine.
It is recommended to use drugs under the guidance of a doctor and not blindly use drugs on your own.