High Blood Pressure Medications
High blood pressure is a common complication of polycystic kidney disease. Many doctors try to regulate their patient’s blood pressure when treating polycystic kidney disease to slow down kidney damage. Doctors often prescribe high blood pressure medications [7], such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) to do this.
Lifestyle changes and dietary modifications can also help regulate blood pressure, but they have to be combined with medicines. You may need to quit smoking if you do and exercise more. You should also cut down on foods rich in sodium and fat.