My blood pressure is fine.
I have no issues requiring any prescription.
For those with white coat hypertension. After the first reading ask the person taking the readings if you can stand up and try it again. You will be amazed at the difference.
Ok. Made the assumption based on the subject of the article. I take it for granted that all medications have tradeoffs in side effects.
I have made a lifelong practice to avoid meds, even Tylenol as much as possible. When my blood pressure trended up as I got older I was afraid I was going to be stuck on meds that made me feel like crap for life. I was overjoyed to realize that these dietary changes removed any need to depend on medication and I feel better than I did a decade ago.