Are there any OTC medicines for high blood pressure?
Sharon H asked:
My fiance has high blood pressure and has stopped taking his medicine cause he lost his insurance and can’t afford the pills. Is there anything else he can take or do?
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My fiance has high blood pressure and has stopped taking his medicine cause he lost his insurance and can’t afford the pills. Is there anything else he can take or do?
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May 11th, 2010 at 5:44 am
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Not that I know of, ask his doctor if there is a generic pill he can take. If so, Walmart has some prescriptions for $4.00
May 14th, 2010 at 6:45 am
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That will always be prescribed by a doctor due to the risk. Does your fiance monitor his salt intake?
May 15th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
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To help lower his blood pressure he can stay away from salt and exercise. I’m not aware of any OTC medicines, though. You can certainly talk to your doctor about cheaper brands, though.
May 17th, 2010 at 3:08 am
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hypertension is not a condition which can be treated by otc medicines
May 17th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
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No, unfortunately there are no over the counter medications to lower blood pressure. There are many blood pressure medications that are very good and cheap because they are generic. Like someone already mentioned, you can get certain prescriptions for $4 for 30 day supply or $10 for a 90 day supply. I am not sure what medications he was on, but many of my favorite choices are generic. Many doctors in private practice prescribe more expensive medications, but just because something is more expensive does not mean it works better.
I am not sure how high his blood pressure is, but there are things besides medication that can help lower blood pressure. This includes modification of the diet including decreasing salt, cholesterol and saturated fats and increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables. The DASH diet is associated with the greatest reduction in blood pressure and you can search it if you are interested. Also, regular exercise 5 times weekly for at least 1 hour can help lower blood pressure. Excess alcohol consumption can increase blood pressure; therefore he should not consume more than 2 alcoholic beverages daily. These changes can help lower the blood pressure to a certain extent, but medications may be needed also depending on how high the blood pressure is.
There are resources available for individuals with no health insurance. Most areas have clinics that provide free or discounted services to the uninsured. Many also provide medications for cheap. Call the social services office in your county to determine which resources are available in your area. Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and death. It is important not to ignore it. Good luck.