Several kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are some of the main types.

If you have more than two medications to manage, consider getting a pill organizer -- a special container marked with the days of the week. Besides housing multiple medications, a compartmentalized organizer can be useful for keeping track of the medications you've taken.

What makes some people sticklers for following through with their medications, and others haphazard at best?

Medication to control high blood pressure only works if you take it.

Although most medications are safe when you take them the right way, some drugs can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness, bleeding, irregular heartbeats, and other side effects in some cases.