By doing the things your doctor recommends, you can lower your blood pressure and your health risks.

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.

Are you taking a chance by combining too many prescription drugs, OTC medicines and supplements?

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

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

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.

Knowing you have high blood pressure is your cue to protect your future health. And you can do plenty of things to help control your blood pressure.

Some drugs help prevent heart attacks. Others lower cholesterol or blood pressure. Many can help you maintain your quality of life for many years to come.

These medications are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your doctor has prescribed.

If you don’t know for sure what you’re taking and the right way to take it, nearly any drug has the potential to harm your health.