The researchers found that it is possible to combine 4 blood pressure drugs in one pill, to be twice as effective as the current treatments.

Each patient was given a "quad pill" pill (overall for 4 drugs) and low blood pressure was observed within a month. The pill contains 4 types of blood pressure medication, at levels lower than in conventional tablets, where experts believe the new drug reduces side effects.

The results of the small experimental test were published in the medical journal, Lancet, and could provide a new approach to hundreds of thousands of people taking daily medication.

More than 17 million Britons suffer from hypertension problems, one out of three adults.

High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, as the accompanying symptoms do not often appear too late.

Hundreds of thousands of hypertensive patients take daily medication to control it, but they usually take only one drug, and only about half of patients experience a drop in blood pressure to normal.

The new study reported that the success rate was 100%, however, researchers from the George Institute, University of Sydney, confirmed that only 18 patients took the tests. There was an urgent need for further research, in order to see whether such results could be replicated, but the preliminary results remained interesting.

"Most people take one drug at a normal dose, which controls blood pressure for a certain period of time, and we will now be testing the long-term effects of the drug," said study author Clara Chau.

The investigation included giving patients one pill containing 4 known circulatory strain drugs, Irbesartan, Amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and atenolol.
The researchers believe that lowering the dose of each drug reduces the risk of side effects, including swelling of the feet and kidney abnormalities. Although the proportion of each drug in the new pill is low, the combination of the four drugs increases their positive effect.

"Reducing side effects is very important for long-term treatment, and we have not seen any problems with these tests, and we will do more research for the future," said Ms. Chow.

"This research can be a very important step in helping to reduce the global burden of disease," said Professor Miten Afkiran, associate director of the British Heart Foundation.

"These results are very encouraging and can lead to the development of effective treatments without side effects, but there is an urgent need for further research to confirm the safety of these pills, their long-term impact, and effectiveness in reducing the risk of stroke or heart attack," he said. Production and availability in medical clinics.

Most people with high blood pressure consult specialist doctors to follow up on their health and consult a physician before taking any medication related to high blood pressure.

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