In the past, doctors had recommended taking blood pressure medication in the evening. However, newer research suggests that timing does not impact how well the medication works.
There is a best time of day to take your blood pressure meds, however. It’s the time that is best for you! Several factors like your lifestyle and the meds you take will help you find this “sweet spot” time.
Taking your meds at the same time every day helps keep the drug active in your system. It also will help you stay in a routine. To best do this, find a time that:
- Is convenient
- Is hard to forget
- Minimizes any side effects
For instance, if your meds make you need to go to the bathroom, taking it at nighttime may disrupt your sleep. Taking it in the morning may be a better approach for you.
Be sure, as well, to take your meds at a time when you’re at home. Trying to remember pills on the go can mean they get lost in the shuffle. Choosing a time that matches with a routine you are unlikely to forget—like brushing your teeth or drinking morning coffee—can also be a useful technique.
Once you find your perfect time for taking blood pressure meds, you’ll settle into a routine you can stick with.