Patient's question:
Doctor, I previously took Amlodipine for high blood pressure, and I heard this medication is not good, so I want to switch to another drug. Is it okay to take Nifedipine for high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, if you are controlling your blood pressure with long-term oral medication and have been able to control it well, it is recommended not to switch to a new antihypertensive medication arbitrarily. In such cases, it is easy to cause instability in blood pressure control, which may lead to the recurrence of some cerebrovascular diseases or heart failure. At the same time, it is advised to follow a low-sodium, low-fat diet, pay attention to rest, and avoid overexertion.