Skipping blood pressure medication
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Mar 17 2009
Q: My husband is taking high blood pressure pills and should take one every day. Lately, because his blood pressure seems good he waits two to three days before taking another pill. I keep telling him he should take it consistently the way prescribed and that he could be doing harm taking it and then not taking it. I would appreciate your input.
A: You are absolutely correct. Your husband should take his medicine as prescribed. It can be dangerous to suddenly stop taking blood pressure drugs, even if only for a few days. He should ask his doctor the safe way to lower his medication if a lower dose is now appropriate.
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