Question
Hello doctor,
I have had high blood pressure for over 10 years. Recently, I have experienced slight facial flushing and a feeling of bewilderment. I regularly take blood pressure medication daily to stabilize my condition. Doctor, is it concerning to have facial flushing while taking blood pressure medication for 10 years? Thank you, doctor.
Nguyen Thanh Long (1952)
Response
Hello,
With the question "Is it concerning to have facial flushing while taking blood pressure medication for 10 years?", the doctor would like to provide the following response:
You have been treating high blood pressure for 10 years but did not specify the type of antihypertensive medication you are using, as there are groups of drugs that can cause side effects such as facial flushing, headache, nausea, etc. Additionally, you should screen for target organ damage caused by high blood pressure such as brain, eyes, heart, kidneys, peripheral arteries, etc., to have an appropriate treatment plan.
If you still have concerns about taking blood pressure medication for 10 years but experiencing facial flushing, you can visit a hospital in the Vinmec Healthcare System for further examination and consultation. Thank you for trusting and sending your question to Vinmec. Wishing you good health.
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