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brit01
brit01

Hi, I was diagnosed with primary hypertension a year ago and since then have been on Lisinopril hctz and have recently changed to Micardis 20 mg. Now my BP is not normally high on a daily basis but it raises after drinking alcohol. Now my question is if my BP is high the next day after alcohol even with my meds does that mean my med is not working and I should change or is it normal for alcohol to raise BP and meds not to come into effect? Also should I continue to take my BP meds even on the days I'm sober and when my BP is normal?

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  • muhammad93262
    muhammad93262 brit01

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  • lily65668
    lily65668 brit01

    Posted

    I can't answer the question on alcohol, but can confirm that you shouldn't stop and start BP meds under any circumstances. You need to ask your doctor about this one.

  • derek76
    derek76 brit01

    Posted

    You don't need the meds you need to stop drinking. Do you smoke as well?

    • brit01
      brit01 derek76

      Posted

      No, I quit smoking a year ago as well as have cut down on my drinking.
    • derek76
      derek76 brit01

      Posted

      Getting healthy is not much fun but the long term effects of hypertension is worse.

       

  • jx41870
    jx41870 brit01

    Posted

    Once you boost the BP it takes a day or two for things to normalize again.  I'm sure everyone will advise you to cut back on the alcohol, and I would too.  Who knows, without the alcohol you might not need the drugs at all.

  • RHGB
    RHGB brit01

    Posted

    I can confirm that alcohol does actually increase your BP. If you are a regular drinker it will also increase your cholesterol.
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