High blood pressure is a common chronic disease, and many patients choose to take antihypertensive drugs to control high blood pressure. However, studies in recent years have shown that four commonly used antihypertensive drugs should not be taken long-term, but worryingly, many patients are still taking these drugs for a long time.
1. Four antihypertensive drugs
The first is a diuretic, which lowers blood pressure by reducing the amount of fluid in the body by increasing the excretion of urine.
The second is calcium antagonists, which relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure by blocking calcium ions from entering the blood vessel wall.
The third type is a receptor blocker, which lowers blood pressure by blocking the action of adrenaline on the receptors, reducing heart rate and contractility.
The fourth is angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, which reduce the production of angiotensin by inhibiting the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme, thereby dilating blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.
Second, the long-term use of these drugs may bring some potential health windsinsurance
First, diuretics can cause electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia and hyponatremia, which can adversely affect both heart and kidney function.
Second, calcium antagonists may cause abnormalities in the conduction system of the heart and increase the risk of arrhythmias.
Again, receptor blockers can cause a slow heart rate and hypoglycemia, negatively affecting heart and pancreatic islet function.
Finally, ACE inhibitors may cause adverse effects such as cough, rash, and poor vasoconstriction.
Despite some potential health risks associated with these medications, it is worrying that many patients are still taking these drugs for a long time. This may be because they are not aware of these risks, or because they are not receiving timely guidance from their doctors. Therefore, doctors are urging patients to change their dressings as early as possible to avoid potential health risks.
3. How should the patient do it?Change dressings early
First of all, patients should have regular follow-up appointments and maintain good communication with their doctors. The doctor will evaluate the efficacy of the drug and adjust the drug regimen as needed, depending on the patient's specific situation.
Secondly, patients should actively change their lifestyle, such as reasonable diet, moderate exercise, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, etc., to reduce the burden of blood pressure.
In addition, patients can also try some alternatives**, such as traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, etc., to assist in lowering blood pressure**.
Summary: Four antihypertensive drugs should not be taken long-term, but many patients still take these drugs for a long time. Doctors are urging patients to change their dressings as early as possible to avoid potential health risks.
Patients should have regular follow-up appointments, maintain good communication with their doctors, make positive lifestyle changes, and try alternatives** to assist in lowering blood pressure**.