High blood pressure medication
Ages 18-64
FSA or HSA eligible
When you need it, get treatment for high blood pressure from an online physician or NP. With Optum Clinic, you can receive virtual treatment on your timetable from reputable telehealth providers at a fixed cost with no unexpected charges. Pay a fixed price; visits with insurance are not accepted. Fill your prescription at a preferred pharmacy if you are prescribed medication for high blood pressure. If you have health insurance, it might pay for the cost of the prescription drugs you take.
Quickly receive virtual care from a licenced clinician without making an appointment
Respond to a few health inquiries and make contact with a physician.
Any prescribed medication can be delivered or picked up at the pharmacy of your choice.
A fixed visitation fee is required; insurance is not accepted.
Both our policies and the law secure and protect your health data.
Common types of high blood pressure medication
Based on your symptoms and medical history, your clinician will decide whether (if any) over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medication is medically appropriate for you. If you have a prescription, pick it up from the pharmacy of your choosing.
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
Candesartan (Atacand)
Losartan (Cozaar)
Combination therapies
Lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan-hydrochlorothiazide
Amlodipine-benazepril
Calcium channel blockers
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
Benazepril (Lotensin)
Captopril
Beta blockers
Metoprolol (Toprol XL, Lopressor)
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Diuretics
Chlorthalidone (Thalitone)
Indapamide (Lozol)
Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
Complete the intake form.
Speak with a clinician without making an appointment.
Obtain a customised treatment strategy
It's important that you understand.
Your clinician can suggest that you see a healthcare professional in person based on the information they have about your health. At present time, Optum Health Clinic is not intended for users of government payor programmes, such as Medicare and Medicaid, and does not accept insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get ready for my visit to the Optum Clinic?
A reading of your blood pressure and a pulse from the last 30 days will be required by your clinician. Before completing your intake form, collect these numbers if you don't already have them by going to your neighborhood pharmacy or primary care physician. Your clinician will need to see the results of blood pressure medicine refills that go beyond a one-time prescription renewal, as well as the electrolyte and kidney function level test results from the previous year (referred to as "metabolic labs"). Your metabolic lab results are available for upload as a picture or PDF. Verify that the picture accurately displays your full name and the completion date of the labs.
What are the consequences of skipping my prescription for high blood pressure?
Taking medicine for high blood pressure is one of the best methods to reduce your chance of suffering a significant cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke, if you have been diagnosed with hypertension. According to research, drugs for high blood pressure can lower overall risk by:
• 50% for heart failure
• 35-40% for stroke
• 15-25% for heart attack
In fact, every 10mm Hg reduction in systolic blood pressure can reduce one's risk of having a major cardiovascular disease event by 20%, according to a meta-analysis in the medical journal The Lancet.
Is Optum Clinic able to diagnose hypertension, or high blood pressure?
No, Optum Clinic is not able to diagnose hypertension. It frequently requires several readings over time to diagnose hypertension. We advise visiting your primary care physician (PCP) to have your blood pressure checked.
What distinguishes a refill from a renewal?
Your prescription must be renewed by a professional physician when you run out of refills. Via Optum Clinic, you can ask for a prescription renewal. Any new prescriptions will be sent by your clinician to any U.S. pharmacy of your choosing. When you pick up or have the medication delivered, you pay for it.
What is Optum Health Clinic's prescription renewal policy?
Prescription renewals are usually written by clinicians for a 30-day supply of medication. A prescription's medical appropriateness will be determined by your doctor based on a number of variables. They might inquire as to how long it has been since you've, for instance:
• Taken your medication
• Seen your primary care physician (PCP)
• Had appropriate lab testing
• Had your last prescription renewal through Optum Clinic*
*Prescription renewals may be limited to one or two within a 12-month period.
Can I pay for a visit or prescription drugs with my health insurance?
At this time, Optum Clinic Clinic does not accept health insurance for visits. You can submit a claim to your insurance provider for reimbursement, but we can’t guarantee they’ll reimburse you. If you typically pay for your prescription drugs with insurance, you can do the same with those that are prescribed by Optum Clinic. The cost of medication isn’t included in the cost of your visit.
How does Optum Clinic protect my health information?
Optum Clinic protects your health information by strictly following the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA governs what Optum Clinic and your healthcare providers can do with your medical information, as well as your contact and payment information. Optum Clinic doesn’t and will never sell your personal information. Learn more on our privacy page.