When is it time to stop taking blood pressure medication?
When is it time to stop taking blood pressure medication?
If your doctor determines that your high blood pressure is primarily related to modifiable factors and your blood pressure readings normalize after you make changes, it may be time to discuss whether you need to continue taking medication.
When to take medication for high blood pressure?
The updated ACC and AHA guidelines recommend that older adults with a blood pressure reading of 130/80 mm Hg or higher be treated with medication. Previous recommendations set the threshold for high blood pressure treatment with medication for adults 65 or older at 150/80 mm Hg. This change aims to reduce the risk of heart disease in older adults.
What’s the cut off for blood pressure medication?
In 2017, the American College of Cardiology released its revised hypertension guidelines, which lowered the normal blood pressure threshold to 130/80 mm Hg (previously, the cut off was 140/90 mm Hg). 1 Making healthier lifestyle choices is about more than avoiding medications; it’s also about improving the quality and length of your life.
What happens if you miss a dose of high blood pressure medication?
If you miss doses, it won’t work as effectively. The medication won’t necessarily make you feel any different, but this doesn’t mean it’s not working. Medications used to treat high blood pressure can have side effects, but most people don’t experience any.
If your doctor determines that your high blood pressure is primarily related to modifiable factors and your blood pressure readings normalize after you make changes, it may be time to discuss whether you need to continue taking medication.
Are there any side effects to blood pressure medication?
Antihypertensive medications are not addictive, and the side effects are generally manageable. However, there are different kinds of blood pressure medications. Research has shown that the type that works best for one person with high blood pressure may not be the best choice for someone else.
In 2017, the American College of Cardiology released its revised hypertension guidelines, which lowered the normal blood pressure threshold to 130/80 mm Hg (previously, the cut off was 140/90 mm Hg). 1 Making healthier lifestyle choices is about more than avoiding medications; it’s also about improving the quality and length of your life.
Are there any other medications for high blood pressure?
For people with high blood pressure, there’s a range of other approved medications available that may be safer and more effective than alpha-blockers and alpha-2 agonists. Both Yancy and Clements point out that those medications include: