When is the most effective time to take blood pressure medication?

I am 53 years old and have had high blood pressure for 10 years. I still take western medicine every morning. But I check myself and see that my blood pressure usually increases from 4-6pm, higher than other times of the day. When should I take blood pressure medicine for the best effect? Thank you, doctor.

(Mr. Nguyen Thang, residing in Bao Vinh ward, Long Khanh city)

Doctor replied:

Hello!

Blood pressure in the body changes depending on the time of day (higher during the day, lower at night), and to get the correct blood pressure reading, it must be measured correctly (resting state, correct posture...).

In the question, you have not provided details of your blood pressure index and the type of medication you are taking, so I cannot give specific advice. On the other hand, treatment of hypertension also depends on many factors such as underlying diseases, cardiovascular risk factors... to determine the treatment blood pressure threshold, blood pressure target, from which a treatment strategy can be developed and may require a combination of many medications.

The issue of when to take the medicine depends on the duration of the medicine's effect. You can take it 1-2 or 3 times a day. If you take it once a day, some studies suggest taking the medicine in the evening before going to bed.

Specialist Doctor 1 Ho Van Ngoc,

Head of Internal Medicine Department, Long Khanh Regional General Hospital

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