Estimating the level of blood pressure by self-perception; stopping medication as soon as blood pressure drops; lowering blood pressure too fast and too low; choosing medication based on its price; not taking medication when blood pressure is not high in summer. Is it okay not to treat hypertension? A: No. If left untreated and allowed to develop naturally, it will significantly accelerate the process of atherosclerosis and cause damage to target organs. Studies have proven that a 10mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure reduces the risk of stroke by 56% and coronary heart disease by 37%. Control hypertension to prevent stroke, coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases. Do I need to treat without symptoms? A: Yes. The height of blood pressure does not necessarily correlate with the patient’s own symptoms, but with complications . Even if there are no symptoms, the damage of hypertension to the patient’s organs is still persistent. It must be treated promptly and early. Can I choose antihypertensive drugs at will? A: No. Medication should be individualized according to the patient’s urgency, severity, complications, comorbidities, etc. If you are not satisfied with the effect of one drug, please consult your doctor to increase the dose or combine the drugs. Is the faster the blood pressure drops, the better? A: No. Hypertension is a long-term slow process, the body has a certain ability to adjust to it, and can gradually adapt (so some patients do not feel discomfort), so except for hypertensive emergencies, antihypertensive treatment should be carried out slowly, not too fast. Otherwise, the blood flow to important organs cannot be guaranteed, but will cause dizziness and palpitations and other discomfort. What should I do if my blood pressure fluctuates a lot? A: It is recommended to use long-acting antihypertensive drugs and take them according to the regular fluctuation of blood pressure. For once-a-day antihypertensive drugs should be taken at waking up (6:00 to 7:00), and for medium-acting antihypertensive drugs, the second time should be taken at 4-5:00 pm. What should I do if my blood pressure does not come down after taking antihypertensive drugs? A: Don’t be anxious and seek a solution from your doctor. Your doctor may switch or add another antihypertensive drug. If your blood pressure does not come down to normal after applying 3 kinds of antihypertensive drugs, you should consider whether you have a high salt diet, smoking and other bad habits; whether you have other diseases that cause high blood pressure; whether you have hypertensive kidney damage that affects the treatment of hypertension; and adjust your antihypertensive drug therapy reasonably under the guidance of your doctor.