Do I have to take hypertension medication for life?... "You might be able to stop the medication depending on blood pressure changes."

When diagnosed with hypertension and prescribed medication, you usually need to take the medication daily. Because of this, some people find it burdensome to take medication even if their blood pressure is high during health checkups, and they delay specialized treatment.

 

Do high blood pressure patients have to take medication for the rest of their lives once they start? The reason why hypertensive patients take medication is to control their blood pressure to normal levels.

Hypertension can cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and lead to death. Since hypertension is a condition with a high risk of sudden death, it is important to pay attention to blood pressure management in daily life.

 

Even people with normally normal blood pressure may occasionally show elevated blood pressure only during hospital measurements, known as 'white coat hypertension,' or have falsely elevated readings, called 'pseudo hypertension.' Therefore, it is advisable to consult a specialist based on the examination results and receive appropriate treatment if necessary.

 

For stage 1 hypertension (systolic blood pressure 140-159 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure 90-99 mmHg), lifestyle modifications should be attempted first to observe changes in blood pressure before starting medication. However, since most patients fail to control their blood pressure with non-pharmacological methods alone, medication is often added.

 

Experts say, "Once cardiovascular disease occurs, the risk of recurrence is high, so prevention is more important than anything else," and "Managing risk factors such as high blood pressure from a young age can reduce the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease in old age."

 

*The decision to discontinue medication should be made by a specialist.*

 

According to American health information media 'Verywell Health,' the idea that you must take hypertension medication for life is incorrect. People whose high blood pressure is caused by severe obesity can stop taking hypertension medication if they succeed in lifestyle modifications and weight loss, which lower their blood pressure.

 

Blood pressure must be maintained at normal levels for a significant period of time before stopping medication. Just because blood pressure has been normal for a day or a week does not mean you can arbitrarily stop the medication.

 

When discontinuing medication, it must be done under the guidance of a medical professional. Hypertension is a chronic condition that cannot be cured; as one ages, blood pressure tends to rise, so it is important to maintain blood pressure within the normal range through consistent medication therapy.

Based on the specialist’s diagnosis, continue with medication and non-medication treatments.

 

Source: Comedy.com

 

Since I also have high blood pressure, I take my medication regularly.

Measure blood pressure in the morning and evening, and eating habits are also very important.

It makes me pay attention. The saying "Health is the greatest"

These days, I feel it deeply.