Antihypertensive drugs that can be taken for a long period of time mainly include calcium channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, diuretics, and beta-blockers, and the specific antihypertensive drugs that are the best to be taken should be judged according to the patient’s own situation under the guidance of the doctor.
Hypertension is a chronic disease that is difficult to cure completely, and most patients need to take medication for a long period of time once it develops, so as to maintain the stability of blood pressure. Generally speaking, patients should choose some mild and long-lasting drugs with fewer side effects, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, and beta-blockers, etc., according to their own specific conditions.
Specifically, if the patient has coronary artery disease, it is best to choose calcium channel blockers or beta blockers such as metoprolol and amlodipine. However, if the patient’s blood pressure fluctuates greatly and his or her heart function continues to deteriorate, then it is best to choose angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, which are commonly used, such as Benadryl and Timosartan.
In addition to medication, patients should also pay attention to diet, quit smoking and drinking, eat more light, low-fat food, such as soy products, green leafy vegetables, etc., eat less greasy food, and pay attention to rest, try to maintain an optimistic state of mind.