New blood pressure drug shows lasting benefits two years after treatment ends
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New blood pressure drug shows lasting benefits two years after treatment ends

1 hour ago · Originally published 8 Nov 2026 8/10 Original headline: New drug could be cure for common cause of high blood pressure
A new medication called baxdrostat has shown the potential to reverse a common cause of high blood pressure, with some patients maintaining normal levels two years after stopping the course. By suppressing the hormone aldosterone, the drug offers a non-surgical alternative for those with adrenal gland-related hypertension, and is currently being assessed for use within the NHS.
Source: Guardian Science National
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