My physician has me on a beta blocker, diuretic and a statin for cholesterol.
No side effects, I'm very active and I maintain a FAA Class 2 medical certificate.
If you're prescribed medication take them as directed and stay on them. Chronic untreated hypertension is a recipe for heart failure, kidney failure and other undesirable stuff.
I’ve been on them for five years. At first I tried to avoid meds by giving up alcohol, salt and lost weight. BP still was high. My doctor said “You don’t get it...it’s genetic.” He’s right.