A: Can I get some medicine to help me?
B: For your high blood pressure, we have several choices of medications.
A: What types of drugs can I try?
B: Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that helps with water retention.
A: What about side effects from that medication?
B: Most people have no side effects. You will have to make sure that you drink plenty of liquids with this medication.
A: Do I only need to take that one drug?
B: I am going to add a second drug for now, Lisinopril, which is an ACE inhibitor.
A: What can I expect when I take that medication?
B: You will feel much better except for the fact that you might have a little cough.
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