Keep Patients on Single-Pill Combos for Blood Pressure Safe
October 2025
You’ll see more single-pill combination products to treat high blood pressure on patient’s home med lists...due to updated guidelines.
Almost half of adults in the US have hypertension...or a blood pressure (BP) of 130/80 mm Hg or higher.
The “2-in-1” combos, such as an ACE inhibitor (enalapril, etc) WITH a thiazide (hydrochlorothiazide, etc) in the same pill, are first-line for many patients to lower BP and reduce cardiovascular risk.
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