The Health Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council responded to the rumors about the possibility of pressure patients to stop taking blood pressure medications if the readings are normal.
The council explained that if the blood pressure readings are normal during the use of the treatment, this means that it is effective and the blood pressure is regular due to its use, so what is reported about stopping taking the drug is “common”, indicating that this disease is considered a chronic disease and leaving treatment may cause Serious complications.
He pointed out that stopping treatment without consulting a specialized doctor should be avoided, and that reducing doses is to consult a doctor according to the assessment of the case.
????#rumoroftheweek :
You can stop taking blood pressure medications if the readings are normal..????reality ????????
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— Gulf Health Council (@GHC_GCC) September 24, 2022