While Anti-hypertension medications are viable methods for treating hypertension, it is advisable to use them with more caution than usual. This is because of the extreme side-effects anti-hypertension medication can have, which can severely hamper the functioning of the body. These side-effects can be relatively minor, like depression, delirium, excessive urination etc. but also as dangerous as long-term comas.

Beta blockers are a type of hypertensive medication used to relax the beating of the heart. It prevents the hormone adrenaline from being effective, thereby lowering the pressure. It also rectifies irregular heart rhythm and angina. Calcium channel blockers are drugs that prevent calcium from being transmitted to the heart muscles and blood vessels, thus making the blood pressure drop. This, however, can make blood flow into the lungs. ACE Inhibitors are drugs that prevent the action of enzymes on angiotensin, a substance that narrows the blood vessels and raises blood pressure. Diuretics increase the level of fluid excretion from the body, thereby getting rid of excess sodium, which raises blood pressure. However, this increases the risk of excessive sweating, irregular beating of the heart, dizziness, unstable electrolyte levels, sore throats, fevers, and even comas.

Thus, antihypertensive medication requires strict supervision, and the doses should be doled out accordingly and with careful precautions.