Hypertension - drank alcohol

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I have hypertension and my meds are "Candesartan 16mg" and "Iterium 1mg".

I have been drinking alcohol with friends and now have 160/73 bloodpressure. (Which is elevated. My average would probaly be 140/something (diastolic value is normal most of the time)

Should i be taking my meds to calm my bloodpressure?

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Thank you in advance, i Hope for a quick answer!

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