High blood pressure is one of the world’s leading causes of death, yet many people struggle to keep it under control. A new study from the University of Sydney has found a better way to lower blood pressure—by using a single pill that contains four different medicines, each in a very low dose.
This new approach proved to be much more effective than the traditional method of starting with just one medication. In the study, 80% of patients who took the four-in-one pill had their blood pressure under control within 12 weeks.
In contrast, only 60% of those following standard treatment reached the same result, even though they had access to the best available medical care.
Doctors have long treated high blood pressure by starting with one medication and then adjusting it over time. However, this method often fails in real-world practice, leaving many patients with uncontrolled blood pressure.
The study involved 591 participants from 10 medical centers in Australia. Some of them had not yet started treatment, while others were already on a single medication.
The researchers found that the group who started on the four-in-one pill had much better blood pressure control after 12 weeks. These benefits continued for at least a year, and importantly, there were no additional side effects compared to standard treatment.
The results confirm that this combination pill is safe, well-tolerated, and highly effective. It offers a simple solution to a problem that has persisted for decades. If made widely available and affordable, this treatment could help millions of people worldwide who struggle to control their blood pressure.
The researchers emphasize that when a treatment is this effective, easy to use, and safe, it should be made accessible to those who need it most.
The study, led by Professor Clara Chow, was published in The Lancet. These findings could change how doctors manage high blood pressure, potentially improving and saving lives on a global scale.
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