The best time of day to take high blood pressure medication, people with high blood pressure should know this

For people with high blood pressure , maintaining blood pressure medication is very important, because this is a chronic disease, requiring patients to take medication for life, to control stable blood pressure index, avoiding cardiovascular risks from progressing.

What is the best time of day to take high blood pressure medication?

To date, there has been no scientific research to prove what time of day is best to take blood pressure medication. The best time to take blood pressure medication will depend on a number of personal factors such as age, gender, and overall health. It is important to take your blood pressure medication at the same time every day to maintain stable blood pressure throughout the day.

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Regarding the time to take blood pressure medication, MSc. Dr. Nguyen Thu Huyen - Department of Cardiology, Hospital 19-8 had a discussion with SKDS Newspaper reporter. The doctor said that there are currently no specific recommendations on the time to take medication to treat high blood pressure.

Several studies have been done to compare the effectiveness of taking the drug in the morning and in the evening. The results have found no difference between the morning and evening groups in terms of protection against heart attacks, strokes or circulatory diseases…

Therefore, it is important that patients take their medication at a consistent time that is most suitable for them, taking the medication regularly every day at the same time, said Dr. Nguyen Thu Huyen.

4 things people with high blood pressure need to follow

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Follow your doctor's instructions.

Always follow your doctor’s specific instructions regarding the right time to take your medication, the type of medication, and the dosage. If you have any problems or questions, see your doctor immediately for specific advice.

Do not miss a dose

To ensure the effectiveness of your blood pressure medication, it is important that you do not miss any doses. If you accidentally miss a dose, consult your doctor to find out how to handle the situation.

Never stop taking medication on your own.

Never change your medication schedule, increase/decrease your dose, or stop taking the medication without your doctor's consent.

Regular check-ups

Patients need to inform their doctor about any worsening or improving symptoms and have regular check-ups as scheduled to receive appropriate treatment and medication adjustments.

How to take high blood pressure medication properly?

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According to the current recommendations of the European Society of Cardiology and the Vietnam Society of Cardiology, hypertension is considered when systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg. And according to the recommendations of the American Heart Association, blood pressure ≥ 130/80 mmHg is hypertension.

- If blood pressure is from 120-129/<80 mmHg, the patient does not need to take medication, just adjust to a healthy lifestyle.

- If blood pressure is from 130/80 to 139/89 mmHg, the patient is suffering from stage 1 hypertension according to the recommendations of the American Heart Association. In this case, if there is an additional high risk of heart attack or stroke in 10 years, the guidelines recommend taking blood pressure lowering medication and combining it with healthy lifestyle changes.

- If blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or higher (stage 2 hypertension), the patient needs to be prescribed blood pressure stabilizing medication by a doctor immediately.

- If the patient has ever had blood pressure of 180/120 mmHg or higher, it is an emergency and the patient needs immediate medical help to control blood pressure.

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