Marie Anne
I would think blood pressure would go down when you're at rest, but I've never really thought about it. As for when and how often you should take your meds, I think you should ask your doctor who prescribed them.
Frequency and time of taking high blood pressure medication - Ask topic #3
2024.08.25 18:20
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I have 2 questions:
A) Prequency issue:
I don't take the medication my doctor prescribed daily. I have 2 ways of taking it when
1) I get a bit of hradache, and
2) I have the blood pressure measurement higher than normal
I heard that to make the medication work, I should take it regularly. Is there any harm if I don't take it regularly? If so, how much in what way?
B) Time issue:
I also heard that during sleeping, blood pressure goes up. So it is good to take the medication before the bed time. Is it true? Or is it different for individuals?
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Summer CampWell, I know everyone is different, but when I lay down my blood pressure goes down. Also, from my experience, you can take blood pressure medication as needed. To be certain of any of this, please ask your doctor. 🧑⚕️
- Yong
Thank you very much for the comment. I agree with you. Any medication might have some sort of side effects or added effects that might have a negative result on individuals. I try not to take medication unless absolutely needed. Doctors usually want patients to follow as instructed.
- Sea
This is something to talk with your doctor about, as they know more about your specific situation than we can. But I can say that sleeping *lowers* your blood pressure, so that shouldn't be a concern. When I was pregnant, I was told to contact my doctor if my blood pressure got above 140/90. They induced me both times due to high blood pressure because it can be dangerous for me and baby.
- Yong
Thank you very much for your msg. I also thought that resting that includes sleeping and no physical and mental activities would lower the blood prsssure.
