Clinical efficacy of perindopril in hypertension

1. Perindopril's effectiveness in mild to moderate hypertension was evaluated in three studies. 2. Perindopril was more effective than sodium restriction in reducing blood pressure, and the effects were additive. 3. Perindopril was as effective as atenolol in reducing blood pressure, and was well tolerated. 4. Perindopril lowered blood pressure to the same extent as enalapril at peak drug levels but had a greater effect at the trough level of the drugs. 5. Perindopril is an effective antihypertensive agent with an acceptable side-effect profile in people with hypertension.