Lao Zhang, who was old and old, was diagnosed with high blood pressure, but he was hesitant about the drug**. After a month of medication**, he stopped taking it. There are two reasons for this: one is that I think my high blood pressure symptoms are mild and I feel good physically;The second is that he is worried about the *** drug instructions on the drug instructions for various possible adverse reactions, which makes him shy away. At the age of thirty, he was reluctant to accept long-term drugs**, and even thought that drugs were toxic.
However, because the hypertension was not effectively controlled, Lao Zhang gradually developed hypertensive nephropathy. Although he was hospitalized once, he still adhered to the principle of not taking medicine, and instead sought a series of so-called tonic drugs for "conditioning".
In less than a year, the kidney disease progressed to uremia and had to undergo regular dialysis**. Under the doctor's questioning, Lao Zhang revealed the reason why he was reluctant to take blood pressure medicine: "My friend said that taking medicine hurt his kidneys, and some of them died ...... in serious cases."”
Lao Zhang's case is not an isolated case, and many patients with high blood pressure often fall into the misunderstanding that blood pressure medication has ***, and may eventually harm themselves.
Concerns about antihypertensive drugs are mainly focused on whether long-term use is harmful to the kidneys, and there are even rumors that too much use can cause death ......
In fact, the antihypertensive drugs circulating in the market are all relatively safe. When prescribing drugs, doctors will fully consider the indications and contraindications of patients to ensure that patients do not have a situation of "kidney necrosis" due to taking them.
What's more, the goal of taking antihypertensive drugs is to keep blood pressure within the standard range to prevent damage to the kidneys caused by fluctuations in high blood pressure. Current antihypertensive drugs of the Pril or sartan class even have additional kidney-protective effects, so there is no need to mess with them.
In the past, there was a saying that "more than half of patients with high blood pressure die of kidney failure and heart failure, which is related to long-term use of antihypertensive drugs." The 'toxicity' of the drug will destroy the heart, brain, kidneys, and can also bring dizziness, nausea, palpitation, etc
However, the fundamental goal of hypertension** is not to cure, but to reduce the risk of heart, brain, kidney and vascular complications. Dependence on drugs** can help achieve this goal, but if notCorrection of risk factors (smoking, drinking, high-salt diet, etc.).Dependence on drugs alone can lead to a variety of complications.
Therefore, regular medication, regular blood pressure measurements, and comprehensive management of hypertension are key to long-term health.
In order to reduce the risk of blood pressure medication, we can use the following methods:
Choosing a long-acting drug:Compared with short-acting drugs, long-acting drugs have a longer duration of action and are relatively small. Therefore, we should choose long-acting agents whenever possible to reduce potential adverse effects.
Low dose start:The higher the dose of the drug, the more significant the *** that may be triggered. Therefore, it is possible to start with a small dose and gradually adjust to the appropriate dose. In addition, increasing the dose of the drug does not necessarily lead to better efficacy.
Combination medications:When a class of antihypertensive drugs does not respond well, a combination of two or three classes of drugs may be considered. In this way, each drug can be used in small doses at the same time, and each other can be mutually restricted*** to improve the first effect.
Change the type of medication if necessaryIf the patient has obvious problems with a certain drug, he can communicate with the doctor and then the doctor will change to other smaller drugs.
It should be emphasized that the medication for high blood pressure needs to be adhered to, and when you are unwell, do not stop the medication without authorization. You should seek medical attention and adjust your medication or reduce the dose of medication as recommended by your doctor.
Academician Zhong Nanshan, who is 87 years old, is still in good health, but few people know that he is already an old man with "more than 20 years of experience in hypertension".
Academician Zhong is not only a hypertensive patient, but also a "model representative" of this group. When it comes to blood pressure management, he shares some valuable experiences:
1.Adherence to the drug ** for more than 20 years:Once diagnosed with hypertension, Academician Zhong Nanshan began to take medication for 20 years**, taking it on time and in accordance with the amount every day. It is precisely because of his insistence on medication** that he has successfully controlled his blood pressure very steadily.
2.The sooner you intervene, the better:Academician Zhong emphasized that early detection and early intervention are the key to controlling blood pressure. In addition to the necessary medications**, it is also important to develop a healthy lifestyle. Academician Chung kept exercising every day, even in his 80s, he insisted on exercises such as walking and tai chi. His three meals are mainly low-salt, low-fat, and 8 points full, focusing on dietary matching, which has a positive effect on the prevention and high blood pressure.
3.Learn to de-stress yourself:Every night, Academician Zhong would take two or three minutes to take deep breaths to bring his body and mind into a state of tranquility. This decompressive breathing not only helps to regulate the state of mind, but also has a significant effect on heart rate and blood pressure.
For patients with high blood pressure, Academician Zhong Nanshan emphasized the importance of using antihypertensive drugs correctly, and believed that it was more important than worrying. Too much concern about the drug may lead to organ damage and various complications, so the correct use of drugs is more important.