Do blood pressure medications affect the fetus?

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Hello doctor. I have gestational hypertension. I am taking home medication prescribed by the hospital. The doctor asked me, does taking such blood pressure medication have any effect on the fetus? I am currently 33 weeks pregnant. Please advise, thank you.
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Hello!
You have gestational hypertension and are being treated, but you do not say what type of antihypertensive drug, so the doctor cannot answer your question. Therefore, you should have regular fetal follow-up visits at a hospital with a specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology to monitor the fetus and hypertension.
You can visit Vinmec Health System facilities nationwide to get advice and guidance from experienced doctors.
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards.
Answered by Master, Doctor Pham Van Hung - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.