Can I take antihypertensive drugs while drinking alcohol?

Many people are prone to the disease problem of high blood pressure, and lowering blood pressure has become a common phenomenon. Because everyone's living situation and physical condition are different, the situation of hypertension in each person is also different. No matter what people's physical constitution is, as long as their blood pressure has reached a certain level, they should be treated with antihypertensive drugs in a timely manner. But can I take antihypertensive drugs while drinking alcohol?

How long after drinking can I take blood pressure medication?

After drinking, the patient's sympathetic nerves will be greatly stimulated, so they will become excitable, which will cause the blood vessels to tend to dilate, thereby lowering blood pressure. Drinking alcohol can also inhibit the body's nerves, causing weakened myocardial contractility, which in turn causes a decrease in cardiac output. If we take antihypertensive drugs at this time, blood pressure will further drop, and it may also cause unexpected situations such as fainting. Nausea, vomiting, myocardial infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, etc. may also occur, which will cause serious effects on the body. Therefore, it is best for us to wait until the alcohol is metabolized in the body before taking the medicine to avoid accidents.

For patients with hypertension, in addition to not taking antihypertensive drugs after drinking, there are many other things they need to pay attention to in life. Normally, patients must not engage in heavy physical labor or intense sports, otherwise it will increase the burden on the heart, which will lead to further aggravation of the condition. Patients should also adjust their diet. They should eat low-salt and low-fat foods, eat more light and easily digestible foods, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and try not to eat greasy, cold, or overly irritating foods, otherwise it will seriously affect the treatment of the disease and may even lead to accidents.

Since taking antihypertensive drugs after drinking alcohol can cause sudden hypotension and lead to very serious consequences, it is best for us to take related drugs after the alcohol is metabolized to control our blood pressure levels in order to avoid accidents. During the medication process, patients should also pay attention to care in life and adjust their diet to achieve the best therapeutic effect.