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How is hypertension treated?

Lifestyle changes and blood pressure medications are often used to lower high blood pressure. Hypertension treatment also helps to your brain, kidneys and heart health. Your MinuteClinic® provider will help you to understand what steps you can take to prevent high blood pressure or control hypertension.

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Services are available at MinuteClinic (virtual care also available) and CVS Pharmacy®

Insurance and pricing

Most insurance accepted. Check your coverage or estimate the cost of your visit if you’re uninsured or prefer to pay out-of-pocket.

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Need to know more about high blood pressure treatment? We’ve got you covered.

What are the symptoms of high blood pressure?

Most people with high blood pressure do not show signs. When people do have symptoms, they can include:

Getting help

Your MinuteClinic health care provider can measure your blood pressure, provide treatment options and follow up with you as needed.

  1. You may have to answer a few questions about symptoms to help us prepare for your visit prior to scheduling your appointment.

  2. Check-in varies depending on how you scheduled your appointment:

    If you made your appointment online:
    Check in using the email or text message we sent to confirm your appointment. If you prefer to check in using the electronic kiosk, make sure you have your confirmation code.

    If you made your appointment in the clinic:
    Sign in at the electronic kiosk.

    If you made a MinuteClinic Virtual Care® appointment:
    To join your virtual visit, use the link in the email or text message we sent you to confirm your appointment. Please join 15 minutes before your scheduled visit time. You will need your date of birth and ZIP code to join the visit.

  3. When it's time for your appointment, a provider will call your name.
  4. Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for visit, presenting symptoms and health history. Charges will be based on examination and services provided during the visit.
  5. At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material about your diagnosis. At your request, we can send your primary care provider information about your visit.

High Blood Pressure causes, symptoms and treatment

  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
  • Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
  • Beta-blockers
  • Calcium channel blockers
  • Diuretics

You can reduce your blood pressure over time by adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle, which includes:

  • Eating healthy
  • Getting regular physical activity
  • Limiting alcohol consumption
  • Maintaining a healthy body weight
  • Quitting smoking
  • Reducing stress
  • Sleeping well

A heart-healthy lifestyle can:

  • Help blood pressure medications work better
  • Lower your risk of heart and blood vessel diseases, kidney damage, vision loss and sexual dysfunction
  • Prevent, or make it harder for you to get, hypertension
  • Reduce high blood pressure

High Blood Pressure prevention

Since there can be no symptoms, many people with high blood pressure go untreated. Going without treatment increases your risk of:

  • Angina (chest pain)
  • Erectile dysfunction in men and lower libido in women
  • Heart attack
  • Heart failure
  • Kidney disease or failure
  • Stroke
  • Vision loss
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