Recently, Aunt Liu, who is in her 70s, felt dizzy and uncomfortable, went to the hospital to measure her blood pressure, the doctor said that she had high blood pressure, and prescribed her some antihypertensive drugs, saying a few precautions. Aunt Liu remembered it very well at the time, but when she got home, she forgot about it. When I think of taking medicine, I make a difficulty, should this medicine be taken before or after meals?
She hurriedly went to search on the Internet, but there were various statements on the Internet, and Aunt Liu didn't know who to listen to. Aunt Liu told her daughter the problem, and her daughter helped her consult a doctor, and with the doctor's instructions, Aunt Liu was finally relieved. So, when exactly is it better to take antihypertensive drugs?
1. Do you also pay attention to taking antihypertensive drugs? How to eat the best effect?
High blood pressure is a phenomenon in which blood pressure is elevated and the pressure level is higher when blood flows through the blood vessels.
Hypertension is a relatively common disease in mainland China, mostly in middle-aged and elderly people. If the blood pressure is allowed to rise for a long time, it will lead to coronary heart disease and endanger health.
However, the treatment of hypertension cannot be achieved overnight, and it is generally necessary to use the help of antihypertensive drugs to slowly lower blood pressure. Moreover, only if antihypertensive drugs are taken correctly, the antihypertensive effect can be produced, and the following is how to take it to ensure the antihypertensive effect.
The first is to determine the time of taking according to the condition. Some friends with less severe high blood pressure symptoms do not need to overtake antihypertensive drugs, and generally choose to take it once at 7-10 a.m. In the morning, the human body has just become active from sleep, metabolism begins to accelerate, blood pressure will rise, which is what we often call "two peaks and one valley" of one "peak", so you can take antihypertensive drugs on an empty stomach in the morning to lower blood pressure.
For some patients with more severe hypertension, it is not enough to take it once in the morning, it should be taken again at 2-4 o'clock in the afternoon, because 4-6 o'clock is the second "peak" of blood pressure increase, and the blood reaches its peak at 4-6 o'clock after experiencing a morning of ups and downs, which is the law of human blood operation. So we choose to take medication before blood pressure peaks to help lower blood pressure, and the effect is best.
At night, our metabolism slows down, blood pressure also decreases, at this time there is a "trough" of blood pressure, patients who are not serious do not need to take antihypertensive drugs at night, severe patients need to take under the doctor's advice, it is best not to take multiple times.
The second is to choose the appropriate medication method according to the type of antihypertensive drug. At present, our more common antihypertensive drugs are as follows:
The first is a diuretic, which, as the name suggests, increases the frequency of urination when taken. Its main effect is to relieve complications of high blood pressure. Although this drug has large side effects, but the antihypertensive effect is obvious, in general, patients are best taken in the morning, the duration of the drug is long, and also in case of taking the drug too late to cause frequent nights.
The second is calcium ion antagonist, which has low side effects, obvious effect, and can help relieve diabetes, which is a blood pressure drug recommended by doctors. There are not many contraindications when taking this medicine, mild symptoms can be taken once in the morning, more severe patients are taken once in the morning and once in the afternoon, if there is a headache, it is normal and will not cause other complications.
The third is β blockers, which increase the activity of blood vessels and thus lower blood pressure. However, it should be noted that it is best to take it at a relatively stable time, generally before going to bed, so as not to cause dizziness due to walking and other exercises. In addition, the drug is highly resistant to drug resistance. If this occurs, the dose should be increased in the following week, or the drug should be changed on the advice of the doctor.
The fourth is an angiotensintransferase inhibitor, which mainly relieves vascular tension and thus lowers blood pressure. This drug is also less risky and has a therapeutic effect on cardiovascular disease. However, some patients who are intolerant may have hair loss, rash, etc., if the side effects are very serious and very uncomfortable, it is recommended to seek help from a doctor.
The last is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, which is similar in efficacy to angiotensintransferase inhibitors, but also produces some side effects, such as insomnia and cough.
These drugs can also be taken together, but you should follow the doctor's advice and avoid overdose and unauthorized combination, otherwise it will cause complications.
In fact, in addition to taking antihypertensive drugs correctly, there are some ways to relieve high blood pressure and lower blood pressure.
2. In addition to taking antihypertensive drugs, these methods can also lower blood pressure!
1. Exercise regularly
As the saying goes, "Take a walk after a meal and live to ninety-nine." Moderate exercise can lead to longevity and can also lower blood pressure. Studies have shown that many hypertensive patients have varying degrees of blood pressure reduction after 3-6 months of continuous exercise. This is undoubtedly the lowest cost blood pressure reduction method, so it is recommended that friends with high blood pressure must exercise about 4 times a week, such as brisk walking, jogging, etc.
Of course, you must keep walking every day, and sticking to it will definitely lower your blood pressure.
2. Eat wisely
Many patients are high blood pressure caused by eating too greasy and unhealthy diet, so we must start with the diet adjustment, try to eat light, less oil and less salt. In addition, it is necessary to supplement more vitamins, that is, eat more vegetables and fruits, coarse grains, such as corn flour made of food. Try not to eat fried foods.
3. Lose weight and lose weight
Although we mentioned earlier that hypertension is more common in middle-aged and elderly people, some adolescents also have the hidden danger of high blood pressure, and the reason is that they are too obese. If high blood pressure is caused by obesity, try losing weight to lower blood pressure. Weight loss do not over-diet, should make a reasonable weight loss plan every day, eat healthy + moderate exercise, I believe that blood pressure will also decrease after weight loss.
4. Live regularly
Many people with high blood pressure are too stressed and often in stressful environments, resulting in elevated blood pressure. In response to this situation, we should reduce staying up late and develop the good habit of going to bed early and getting up early. And always maintain a good mood, in the face of a high-pressure environment that is not suitable for themselves to be good at regulating themselves, relax the mood can lower blood pressure.
Dear friends, when do you often take antihypertensive drugs, and what are the tips for lowering blood pressure? Welcome to the comment area to exchange experience, we will see you next time!
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