Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I have been experiencing dizziness and chest tightness recently, sometimes accompanied by stomach bloating. So I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said I have high blood pressure and prescribed some medication for me. I was quite scared looking at the medication, so doctor, do I need to take medication for high blood pressure for life?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and your blood pressure is relatively high, below 160/100, you need to take oral antihypertensive medication, and it is a lifelong oral medication. If it is not too high, above this value, pay attention to lifestyle habits, and you can also lower your blood pressure through self-evaluation and self-care. Moreover, when taking oral antihypertensive medication, you only need to take one or two drugs, there is no need to take too many drugs.