Kidney specialist advises best times to take blood pressure medication
Blood pressure often peaks in the early morning, so taking medication at night may offer better protection, says a leading nephrologist.
According to Dr. Saad Al-Shehri, a prominent kidney specialist at Al-Moasis University, the optimal time to take blood pressure medication is at night. This recommendation is based on the fact that blood pressure tends to spike in the early morning hours, increasing the risk of vascular complications such as strokes. In an X post, Dr. Al-Shehri emphasized that taking the medication in the evening ensures its effects persist through the night and into the early morning.
This advice is particularly crucial for kidney patients, who often exhibit irregular daily blood pressure patterns, with elevated readings occurring at night or upon waking. While taking the medication in the morning is also deemed acceptable, maintaining a consistent schedule is the most critical aspect.
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