Can I get some medicine to help me ?   For your high blood pressure , we have several choices of medications .   What types of drugs can I try ?   Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that helps you with water retention .   What about side effects from that medication ?   Most people have no side effects . You will have to make sure that you drink plenty of liquids with this medication .   Do I only need to take that one drug ?   I am going to add a second drug for now , Lisinopril , which is an ACE inhibitor .   What can I expect when I take that medication ? 