Patient's question:
My father-in-law's blood pressure has always been unstable, and he is currently taking medication. Before, he was taking traditional Chinese medicine, but he stopped taking it this week. The difference in blood pressure is quite significant. If his systolic pressure is high and diastolic pressure is low, how should he take the medication?Doctor's answer:
Hello. First of all, for patients with hypertension, whether treated with traditional Chinese medicine or adjusted with Western medicine is acceptable. Compared to traditional Chinese medicine, Western medicine is more convenient and hassle-free, which helps with long-term, timed, and fixed-dose oral medication. Regardless of the method of blood pressure reduction chosen, it is essential to strictly follow the doctor's instructions, take the blood pressure medication at fixed times and in fixed doses, and never switch to a new type of medication or increase the dosage on your own. Furthermore, you should never stop taking the medication on your own. These actions are all detrimental to patients with hypertension.