I tried ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers to try to control my BP. They worked but I did not tolerate the side effects. I tried hydrochlorothiazide w/o side effects but little effect on my BP. Switched to chlorthalidone and my BP came down and no side effects. It’s cheap too. Fortunately I do not have chronic kidney disease and because my BP is now under control I won’t.
But did not try ARBs?
I take an ARB and a calcium channel blocker.