70-year-old Uncle Wang has suffered from high blood pressure for many years, and he has to take blood pressure medication every day, and his blood pressure has been controlled quite well.
However, not long ago, he suddenly felt itchy on his body, at first he thought that the weather was too dry, so this is the case, so he applied it with his wife's skin care products, and the result was not only not better, but also rashes and blisters.
At the same time, he felt that he still felt breathless from time to time, seeing this situation, Uncle Wang was startled, and hurriedly went to the hospital for examination, and the doctor asked him in detail about his medical history and medication, etc., thinking that it may be that taking blood pressure drugs caused an allergic reaction.
Uncle Wang said that he could not understand, after all, this situation had not occurred before, he had used the same medicine for many years, and the doctor explained that this situation is not uncommon, and it is generally a situation that occurs after long-term use of drugs, and after that, the doctor prescribed other blood pressure medication to Uncle Wang, and Uncle Wang's allergy symptoms slowly improved.
For people who have been taking antihypertensive drugs for a long time, if these two signs appear on the body, it is recommended to stop the drug in time
As the saying goes, medicine is three parts poisonous, and although taking blood pressure medication can effectively control blood pressure, it cannot be ruled out that it may cause some adverse effects on the body.
Especially in the case of long-term medication or changing dressings at will, if you find that your body has the following conditions, then you should consider stopping the medication.
First, hypotension worsens.
Antihypertensive drugs work to control high blood pressure by lowering it, but sometimes the dose of the drug may be too large or the individual's sensitivity to the drug may be different, resulting in low blood pressure.
If you find that you have dizziness, fatigue, palpitations and other symptoms of low blood pressure, it is recommended to stop the drug and consult a doctor. Because long-term low blood pressure may lead to insufficient blood** and cause damage to various organs in the body.
Secondly, abnormal liver and kidney function.
Antihypertensive drugs can only be excreted after being metabolized by the liver and kidneys, and if the liver and kidney function are abnormal, the metabolism and excretion of the drug will be affected.
If you find that you have symptoms of abnormal liver and kidney function such as loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, and decreased urine output, it is recommended to stop the drug and consult a doctor in time. Because long-term use of antihypertensive drugs may cause a burden on the liver and kidneys, further impairing their function.
To sum up, if people who have been taking antihypertensive drugs for a long time have signs of worsening symptoms of hypotension and abnormal liver and kidney function, it is recommended to stop taking the drug in time and consult a doctor. We should pay attention to the dosage and individual differences of the drug to avoid the damage to the body caused by low blood pressure and abnormal liver and kidney function.
At the same time, regular physical examinations and monitoring of blood pressure, liver and kidney function and other indicators, timely adjustment of drug dosage and ** regimen to maintain the health of the body.
In the process of taking blood pressure medication, you also need to pay attention to the following:
Check your blood pressure regularly. The dosage and type of antihypertensive drugs are not set in stone, so it is still necessary to review them regularly and adjust the drugs in time according to the physical condition.
Take your medications as directed. Do not change the dosage or stop the medication at will, and should follow the doctor's instructions.
Pay attention to your diet and lifestyle habits. Sticking to a low-salt diet, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, and exercising in moderation can all help lower blood pressure.
Watch for drug interactions. Antihypertensive drugs may interact with other drugs, causing them to become more or less effective. When using other drugs, the doctor should be informed to avoid adverse reactions.
Conclusion:
In short, people who take antihypertensive drugs for a long time should pay close attention to their physical condition, and should stop taking the drug and consult a doctor in time once the symptoms of hypotension worsen or the liver and kidney function is abnormal.
In addition, hypertension is a chronic disease, in addition to medication, it is also necessary to actively carry out lifestyle adjustment, such as adhering to a low sodium and high potassium diet, insisting on exercise, maintaining a good attitude to avoid excessive mood swings, not drinking alcohol or drinking a small amount of alcohol, etc., which are conducive to the control of blood pressure.