In February this year, Xiao Zhang's father suddenly felt dizziness and headache, slurred speech, numbness and weakness in one limb, the family rushed him to the hospital, the CT test results showed that it was a cerebral hemorrhage, the family felt very incomprehensible, it stands to reason that he has been taking blood pressure medicine, and has never stopped, but why does a cerebral hemorrhage occur?
After careful medical history by the doctor, it was learned that his father was found to have high blood pressure in 08, and he was taking amlodipine at the beginning, and his blood pressure was very well controlled.
But because ** is more expensive, a piece costs several yuan, and he has to eat it for a long time, according to his previous family conditions, it is impossible to afford it.
So after taking the medicine prescribed by the doctor, I didn't take it again, so I took it upon myself to replace amlodipine with a bottle of nifedipine for one or two yuan, but after taking it, I found that my blood pressure really went down, and I have been taking nifedipine since then.
It's just that sometimes when I feel dizzy, I take another tablet of nifedipine. The main reason for Xiao Zhang's father's cerebral hemorrhage may be that amlodipine was replaced with nifedipine, which caused blood pressure to not be well controlled, resulting in cerebral hemorrhage.
Fortunately, after emergency rescue, the person has been out of danger, but until now there is no way to live like a normal person. The reason why he had a cerebral hemorrhage was by no means accidental, at least he made the following mistakes.
The first mistake is to mistakenly believe that nifedipine and amlodipine are the same, and you only need to take it once a day, but in fact, there is a big difference between the two drugs.
Amlodipine is a long-acting antihypertensive drug, which only needs to be taken once a day to maintain our blood pressure stable for 24 hours, while the nifedipine eaten by Xiao Zhang's father is an ordinary tablet, which is a short-acting antihypertensive drug, although it has a fast onset of effect, and the blood concentration can reach its peak 1 2 hours after taking it, but the drug effect can only last for 5 8 hours.
Therefore, he needs to take it at least three times a day, and even if he takes it three times, it is difficult to ensure that his blood pressure is stable for 24 hours, not to mention that he only eats once a day, so his blood pressure will fluctuate violently in the body. If blood pressure is not effectively controlled for a long time, it will accelerate arteriosclerosis and induce cerebral hemorrhage.
If you are still using nifedipine tablets as a regular antihypertensive drug, it is recommended that you switch to extended-release tablets or controlled-release tablets that you only need to take once a day under the guidance of your doctor.
The second mistake is that taking medicine is casual:
Not only Xiao Zhang's father, in fact, in life, there are many patients with high blood pressure who take medicine based on their feelings, and when they feel that their blood pressure is up, they take one pill or take one tablet temporarily, or they take it when they think about it, and they don't take it if they can't think of it.
Only when antihypertensive drugs are taken continuously and regularly can blood pressure be kept at a stable level and the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications can be reduced. Therefore, we must follow the doctor's instructions and take the medicine under the doctor's guidance.
The third mistake is to change the dressing without permission
There is a very common phenomenon in real life, that is, when they hear or see that others take such and such blood pressure medicine with good effect, ** is also very cheap, many people can't help but want to try it.
As everyone knows, the medication for each patient is prescribed by the doctor according to the patient's own situation, so the medicine taken by each person will be different, and the dosage of the medicine will definitely be different.
At present, there is no one type of blood pressure medicine that is the best, different blood pressure drugs, suitable for different groups of people, suitable for others, and not equal to suitable for yourself. Therefore, you must take the medicine under the guidance of the doctor, and do not adjust or change the medicine without authorization.
Taking the medicine correctly is responsible for yourself and your family, and I hope that tragedies like this will not happen again in the future.
Learn how high blood pressure works
Fundamentals of high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the pressure on the walls of blood vessels as it flows through them. When this pressure is too high, it is called high blood pressure.
The mechanism of action of antihypertensive drugs is mainly to lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, reducing the burden on the heart, or reducing water and salt in the body.
However, improper medication Xi may lead to a weakened effect of the drug or the production of *** For example, some patients will take antihypertensive drugs after drinking alcohol, which may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure and cause syncope.
In addition, some medications need to be taken on an empty stomach, while others need to be taken after meals, and confusing these instructions can affect the absorption and effectiveness of the medications.
In addition, patients often overlook the problem of drug interactions. Interactions with other medications or foods can make some blood pressure medications more or less effective. For example, taking certain blood pressure medications with grapefruit may cause blood levels to rise, increasing the risk of ***.
Precautions for taking antihypertensive drugs
Here, doctors strongly recommend that patients follow these guidelines for the safe and effective use of blood pressure medications:
Take your medication exactly as directed by your doctor. If you have any doubts, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist in time. Pay attention to when and how you take your medications, such as on an empty stomach or after meals.
Learn what the drug is possible and how to deal with it. Learn about drug-drug interactions, including interactions with food.
Do not change the dosage or stop taking the drug at will, except with your doctor's guidance. Monitor your blood pressure regularly so that you can adjust your ** regimen.
In addition, lifestyle changes are also essential for people with high blood pressure. Healthy eating Xi, moderate physical activity, weight loss, limiting alcohol intake, and quitting smoking are all beneficial in lowering blood pressure. These lifestyle modifications can be complemented by antihypertensive medications to achieve better results.
It is important to emphasize that hypertension is a chronic disease that requires lifelong management. Therefore, patients need to establish a long-term awareness of health management, which includes not only taking medication correctly, but also regular medical consultation and adherence to a healthy lifestyle.
Doctor's advice, proper medication knowledge and lifestyle modifications are essential for people with high blood pressure. Only through this comprehensive management can blood pressure be effectively controlled, the risk of complications can be reduced, and the quality of life can be improved.
For the health of yourself and your family, please take your condition seriously, follow the doctor's advice, use drugs reasonably, actively adjust your lifestyle, and have regular health check-ups. Doctors and pharmacists are indispensable companions in this process, and they can provide you with professional advice and assistance.