A 40-year-old female asked:
Is it ok to take maintenance drugs for highblood if you are drinking a little alcohol?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Marc Hirschanswered
Family Medicine 52 years experience
Yes: Make sure it really is "a little." daily alcohol consumption is a common cause of high blood pressure. An ounce or 2 every once in a while should be okay. The trouble is, most people do not confine themselves to a little and find it easier to abstain altogether or schedule a single drink or 2 every week at most. I hope that's helpful. Substances are tricky to control.
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