A Study to Determine the Effectiveness and Tolerability of MK8141 in Patients With High Blood Pressure (MK-8141-006)

Inclusion Criteria: * You are 35 to 65 years of age * In the past 14 days you have not been treated for hypertension * In the past 14 days you have not taken more than 2 medications to treat high blood pressure * You are a woman who is not able to have children or do not use birth control Exclusion Criteria: * You are taking more than 2 medications to treat high blood pressure * You have a history of a stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), heart attack, congestive heart failure, coronary artery bypass surgery * You have Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus * You have an active liver disease, gallbladder disease, or bowel disease * You are HIV positive * You have certain types of cancer * You abuse drug or alcohol * You have participated in another clinical study in last 4 weeks