When dealing with high blood pressure, a common health issue, doctors often suggest medicines to keep it under control.
This is important because if high blood pressure is not treated, it can harm the heart and other organs. The goal is to lower the risk of heart diseases and strokes.
Now, a new study by the University of Vigo and others brings interesting news. They looked into whether the time of taking blood pressure medicine matters. More than 19,000 people joined this study.
They were asked to take their medicine either in the morning or at bedtime. The researchers kept an eye on these patients for about six years. During this time, they regularly checked their blood pressure over two days.
What they found is quite eye-opening. People who took their medicine at bedtime had better results.
Their blood pressure was more under control, and they had a lower chance of dying or getting sick from heart-related issues compared to those who took their medicine in the morning.
Let’s look at the numbers. The bedtime group had a 45% lower chance of having heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, or needing heart surgery. Their risk of dying from heart problems was 66% lower.
They also had a 44% lower chance of heart attacks, 40% lower for needing heart surgery, 42% lower for heart failure, and 49% lower for strokes.
This is a big deal for people with high blood pressure. Current medical advice doesn’t really specify the best time to take these medicines. Most doctors suggest taking them in the morning.
But this study suggests that taking them at bedtime might actually be better. It challenges the common belief and could change how we treat high blood pressure.
If you or someone you know has high blood pressure, it might be a good idea to talk to a doctor about this. Ask if changing the time of taking your medicine could help you.
But medicine is just one part of managing high blood pressure. Lifestyle changes are also key. Eating healthily, exercising regularly, and reducing stress can make a big difference.
Always follow your doctor’s advice and take medicine as they tell you. This can help keep your blood pressure down and reduce the risk of serious health issues in the future.
There’s more to learn about high blood pressure. Other studies and findings, like the benefits of beetroot juice or certain plant nutrients, are also worth checking out. These can give you more ways to manage high blood pressure effectively.
This simple but important study from the University of Vigo might change how we look at treating high blood pressure. It’s a reminder that sometimes, small changes can have a big impact on our health.
If you care about high blood pressure, please read studies about unhealthy habits that may increase high blood pressure risk, and drinking green tea could help lower blood pressure.
For more information about high blood pressure, please see recent studies about what to eat or to avoid for high blood pressure, and 12 foods that lower blood pressure.
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