High blood pressure care from a pharmacist who reads your full medication list.
Hypertension is rarely managed by one medication alone. Most BP patients take 2 to 4 medications, plus a statin, often plus diabetes therapy. The medication interactions, nutrient depletions, and dosing details add up. We handle that side. Free screenings, free MTM for eligible patients, and targeted nutrient support packs.
I read your full medication list myself before we talk about your blood pressure.
Mike Acheampong, PharmD, Owner
Prefer to talk? 601-544-4871Free BP checks any time · Free MTM for 5+ medication patients · Coordinated with your physician
Schedule a Medication Therapy Management session
Comprehensive medication review with a pharmacist. Covered by Medicare Part D for eligible patients and many commercial plans. Identifies interactions, redundancies, side effects, and cost savings.
Typical response: Within 1 business day
Where To Start
Three paths. Pick whichever fits.
On BP medication
BP Medication Support Pack
Nutrient support tuned for the most common BP medications. Replaces magnesium, potassium, and CoQ10 that ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and beta blockers can deplete.
See the support packNeed to track
Free BP Screening
Walk in any time during pharmacy hours for a blood pressure reading. Quick, free, and the pharmacist sits with you to discuss the numbers and your medications.
Request a screeningNeed a review
Free Medication Therapy Management
Comprehensive medication review for patients on combination therapy. We catch interactions, redundancies, and dosing issues. Covered by Medicare Part D and most commercial plans.
Schedule MTMAlso Common In BP Patients
If you're on a statin too, or managing diabetes.
Most hypertensive patients are also on a cholesterol medication, and many also have type 2 diabetes. Each pack is built around the medications you're already taking.
Statin Support Pack
Most BP patients are also on a statin. The support pack replaces CoQ10 the statin depletes, which is what drives the muscle aches and fatigue many patients experience.
See the packType 2 Diabetes Support Pack
Hypertension and type 2 diabetes overlap often. If you're managing both, this pack covers the diabetes side with cardiovascular and renal support tuned to combination therapy.
See the pack“Hypertension is the silent driver behind half the chronic conditions we see. The medications work when they're taken consistently. Adherence breaks down because of side effects (most of which are fixable), cost issues (most of which we can help with), and patients not understanding why they're on what they're on. Bring me your bottle list. We'll make it make sense.”
Common Questions
Blood pressure questions, answered plainly.
What is considered high blood pressure?
Current American Heart Association guidelines define hypertension as systolic at or above 130 or diastolic at or above 80. Stage 1 is 130 to 139 over 80 to 89; Stage 2 is 140 or higher over 90 or higher. Hypertensive crisis is above 180 over 120 and is a medical emergency. We can take your blood pressure in store any time during pharmacy hours.
Why do BP medications cause nutrient depletion?
Several mechanisms. Thiazide diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide) flush potassium and magnesium. ACE inhibitors can interfere with zinc absorption. Beta blockers reduce CoQ10 synthesis. Over time these depletions cause real symptoms (muscle cramps, fatigue, cognitive fog) that get blamed on age or stress when they're actually a fixable nutrient gap. The BP Medication Support Pack addresses this.
Can a pharmacist help me reduce my BP medications?
We can identify candidates for de prescribing and coordinate with your physician on the change, but we cannot stop your medications on our own. In a medication therapy management session we review whether all your BP medications are still needed at their current doses, especially for patients on combination therapy who have made lifestyle changes. Your physician approves any actual change.
How often should I check my BP at home?
For most patients with hypertension, twice a day for the first two weeks after a medication change, then once a day at the same time. Use a validated upper arm cuff (not a wrist monitor); we can recommend one. Bring your log to your next visit with your physician or to your next MTM session with us. Pattern matters more than any single reading.
What about over the counter medications that affect BP?
Several common OTC products raise blood pressure. Decongestants like pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) and phenylephrine are the biggest offenders. NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen can also raise BP, especially with chronic use. We'll review your OTC list during MTM and recommend safer alternatives if needed.
Do I need to fast before a BP check?
No, BP readings do not require fasting. Lipid panels (cholesterol testing) do require fasting if your physician wants accurate triglyceride numbers. We can do both in the same visit, with the lipid panel requiring 9 to 12 hours of fasting first.