Patient's question:
Dad has always had high blood pressure, and his blood pressure is very high. Today, Dad said he wants to drink white tea. Can people with high blood pressure drink white tea?Doctor's answer:
It is okay for patients with hypertension to drink tea. Patients with hypertension can drink more green tea because it has auxiliary effects such as softening blood vessels, stabilizing circulation, and lowering cholesterol, among others. The key lies in adhering to regular antihypertensive medication. If one medication is ineffective, combination therapy can be used, such as diuretics combined with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, like spironolactone plus benazepril, or benazepril plus amlodipine. It is essential to regularly monitor blood pressure and adjust the dosage and medication based on the blood pressure readings.