Hydrochlorothiazide -diuretics or water pills are typically the first medicine that’s prescribed to individuals diagnosed with high blood pressure. The goal of this pill is to eliminate water and excess sodium from the body to balance out fluid levels but electrolytes like magnesium and potassium which are essential for blood pressure control gets eliminated in the process as well. This medication which can be effective to bring blood pressure down isn’t the answer to the problem because it can