Patient's question:
Today, when I went to the hospital to measure my blood pressure, the highest reading was 158. Is this blood pressure reading considered high blood pressure? If I have high blood pressure, do I need to start taking antihypertensive medication for treatment? What types of antihypertensive medications are most effective?Doctor's answer:
In clinical diagnosis, the commonly used antihypertensive drugs include nifedipine, amlodipine, and rauwolfia, among others. The use of antihypertensive drugs should be determined by the doctor based on your blood pressure type for selecting the appropriate treatment medication. After taking antihypertensive drugs, it is necessary to adhere to long-term use. During the medication period, it is not advisable to interrupt, enhance, or increase the dosage of the drugs. Daily aerobic activities can also be appropriately performed to help lower blood pressure, which is beneficial as well.