Patient's question:
I am currently 59 years old and have been suffering from high blood pressure for quite a long time. During this period, I have visited the doctor many times and taken antihypertensive medication orally for a long time, but my blood pressure has not gone down. Which medication is more suitable for treating my high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
There are a total of five types of antihypertensive drugs, and it is generally necessary to gradually increase the medication and dosage. If the effect of two antihypertensive drugs is still not good, diuretics can be added. If three antihypertensive drugs, including diuretics, do not effectively control blood pressure, this situation may be considered as resistant hypertension. In such cases, alpha-blockers may be necessary when needed. It is recommended to follow up for re-adjustment of blood pressure.