Drinking alcohol is not recommended when hypertension is stabilized by medication. Drinking alcohol is not recommended for patients with high blood pressure during the period of elevated blood pressure as well as during the period of stabilization. Drinking alcohol may accelerate the heart rate and increase the contraction force of the heart, which can lead to fluctuations in blood pressure levels, and may even induce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Alcohol may also cause direct stimulation of the arterial vessels, promoting the progression of atherosclerosis; alcohol needs to be metabolized in the liver, and drinking alcohol may lead to impaired liver function, which is not conducive to human health. Patients with hypertension should develop a healthy lifestyle, quit all bad habits, avoid alcohol at all times, quit smoking, reduce the intake of high-fat foods, adhere to physical exercise, and under the guidance of a physician, regular oral antihypertensive drug therapy.