Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about antihypertensives:

1. Am I being prescribed an antihypertensive for high blood pressure or for another condition?
   
   
2. What is the name of my drug and the dosage?
   
   
3. How and when should I take it?
   
   
4. What should I do if I miss a dose?
   
   
5. Should I avoid grapefruit juice, pomegranate juice, alcohol or other substances?
   
   
6. Do I need to avoid driving when starting this medication?
   
   
7. What side effects might I experience from this medication? Can it affect my blood sugar?
   
   
8. At what point do side effects require me to seek medical attention?
   
   
9. Can this medication improve or worsen my diabetes or risk of diabetic complications such as kidney disease?
   
   
10. Can this drug interact with my other medications?
    
    
11. Is there a danger I will experience low blood pressure, especially if my condition being treated does not involve high blood pressure?
    
    
12. How long should I wait and what should I do if the medication does not seem to improve the condition?
    
    
13. Should I improve diet, exercise or other habits?
    
    
14. What are other possible treatments if this drug does not help me?