Which is better, valsartan or valsartan hydrochlorothiazide?

Valsartan Hydrochlorothiazide is a little better compared to Valsartan Hydrochlorothiazide. Valsartan and Valsartan Hydrochlorothiazide both belong to the commonly used blood pressure lowering drugs, while Valsartan Hydrochlorothiazide has more blood pressure lowering ingredients of Hydrochlorothiazide compared to Valsartan, so Valsartan Hydrochlorothiazide is a little better in lowering blood pressure. Sartans such as valsartan tend to cause hyperkalemia, while hydrochlorothiazide common adverse reaction is hypokalemia, so the combination of the two drugs can minimize the impact on blood potassium levels. Antihypertensive drugs belong to long-term oral medication, when oral antihypertensive drugs, need to regularly monitor blood pressure, through the results of the adjustment of medication, lowering blood pressure not only need medication, but also pay attention to the life and living, eat less high-salt, high-fat food, try not to smoke and drink, and control body weight. Hypertension is a high incidence of cerebrovascular disease, control blood pressure can also effectively reduce the occurrence of cerebrovascular disease. Specific medication need to follow the doctor’s instructions, not self-medication.