Blood pressure is caused by many different factors, so there are many different treatments. The goal of treating high blood pressure is to keep the blood pressure below 140/90.

Treatments for high blood pressure include:

Lifestyle modifications:

Quit smoking

Lose weight

Exercise

Avoid alcohol

Eat a low-sodium, low-fat diet

Medications: There are many different categories of blood pressure medications. Your doctor will work with you to find the right one. The main types include:

Beta blockers

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Angiotensin II Receptor (ARB) blockers

Calcium channel blockers

Diuretics (water pills)

Treatment of underlying conditions that cause high blood pressure, such as:

Renal artery stenosis

Pheochromocytoma

Congestive heart failure

Diabetes

Obesity