The NHS has a word of warning on its website for anyone taking a common medication for high blood pressure . Otherwise known as hypertension, the medical condition impacts around one in three adults in the UK , and many might not even realise they have it. Since high blood pressure raises the chances of having a stroke, developing heart disease, or facing kidney issues, it's really important to treat it early. This is where antihypertensive medications come into play. As of 2025, amlodipine (a