Can I drink medicinal liquor if I have high blood pressure? What are the hazards?

There are many people whose lives cannot be separated from alcohol, but do you know how harmful long-term drinking is? Especially for patients with hypertension, if they drink medicinal liquor, it will be life-threatening. It is recommended that patients should not drink alcohol, because alcohol will cause your blood pressure to fluctuate continuously. In addition, it is important to maintain a happy mood. For serious patients, it is best to go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and do not take medicine casually to avoid aggravating the condition.

1. Hazards

Our country is the hometown of wine, the birthplace of wine culture, and one of the earliest countries in the world to make wine. However, we cannot ignore some of the harms caused by drinking, and high blood pressure is one of them.

1. Hypertension is called the "silent killer" of human health because it not only affects a large number of patients, but also causes great harm to health. In severe cases, complications such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, kidney disease, peripheral arterial disease, stroke, left ventricular hypertrophy, etc. may occur. The most terrifying thing is that cerebral hemorrhage may occur and cause death. Therefore, it is very important to use medicines scientifically and rationally.

2. We all know that the occurrence of hypertension is related to daily living habits, such as some bad habits like smoking and drinking. Drinking itself is not terrible, and moderate drinking can improve circulation. However, if hypertensive patients drink alcohol after taking excessive antihypertensive drugs, it will be very dangerous. Because drinking can dilate blood vessels, it can enhance the antihypertensive effect of drugs, causing blood pressure that has already dropped to normal due to the effects of drugs to drop even lower, causing sudden hypotension and leading to various accidents such as fainting and falls. In fact, there has always been a close relationship between drinking and high blood pressure. Studies have shown that for those who drink 30 ml of alcohol per day, their systolic blood pressure may increase by 4 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure may increase by 2 mmHg, and the prevalence of hypertension is 50%. For those who drink 60 ml of alcohol per day, their systolic blood pressure may increase by 6 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure may increase by 2-4 mmHg, and the prevalence of hypertension is 100%.

3. Drinking alcohol not only lowers blood pressure, but can also increase heart rate, constrict blood vessels, increase blood pressure, and cause cerebral hemorrhage. A statistics from the Department of Neurology of the Fourth Hospital of Harbin Medical University shows that the department has seen 20 hypertensive patients with cerebral hemorrhage induced by drinking in half a year, most of whom are middle-aged men who are out for social events. Data show that a very large proportion of patients with hypertension suffer from cerebral hemorrhage due to drinking. If the patient becomes emotionally agitated after drinking, the possibility of cerebral hemorrhage is greater. Therefore, patients with hypertension are reminded to refrain from drinking alcohol before and after taking antihypertensive drugs. They should also be cautious in their attitude towards drinking and avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol, especially strong liquor. People who have the habit of drinking should strictly limit their alcohol intake. Generally, the daily intake of liquor should not exceed 50 grams. It is best to drink red wine. In addition, the diet should be light, low in cholesterol and salt, eat more vegetables and fruits, reduce mental stimulation, avoid emotional excitement, and maintain good sleep.

The harm of hypertension is no less than that of tumors, so the treatment of hypertension must be persistent and not abandoned halfway. Patients and their families should take the initiative to communicate with doctors. It is necessary to have some understanding of the effects and adverse reactions of commonly used antihypertensive drugs; take medicines on time as ordered by the doctor, and report any problems during the medication process to the doctor in a timely manner to help the doctor adjust the medication or treatment plan, so as to most effectively control high blood pressure. We need to eliminate concerns and misconceptions that long-term medication will harm the body or cause drug resistance. As long as the medication is used correctly, I believe that blood pressure will soon return to normal range. Take care of yourself and drink in moderation.