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Caffeine works by stimulating the central nervous system (CNS), heart, muscles, and the centers that control blood pressure. Caffeine can raise blood pressure, but might not have this effect in people who use it all the time. Caffeine can also act like a âwater pillâ that increases urine flow.
Take medicine for high blood pressure Take medicine for high blood pressure. 1  You take medicine every day. 2  You may have to take more than one medicine to find the right mix to lower your blood pressure. 3  You will still need to make lifestyle changes to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. You may have to take more than one medicine to find the right mix to lower your blood pressure. 2  You will still need to make lifestyle changes to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. 3  Medicines help control your blood pressure and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.