What does medication at bedtime mean?

New research suggests that taking your blood pressure medication at bedtime may more effectively reduce your risk of illness or death due to heart and blood vessel disease. Timing of medication is important because blood pressure follows a daily rhythm. It rises higher during the day and falls at night when we sleep.

Is it better to take medicine early or late?

That may complicate your medication schedule. Set an alarm on your smart phone to help you keep the same interval between doses. It’s usually safe to take medicine 1-2 hours early or late, but don’t double up doses.

What time of day should you take blood pressure medications?

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Taking blood pressure medications at bedtime rather than in the morning nearly halves the risk of dying from a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, a large, new study finds.

When is the best time to take high blood pressure medication?

New research suggests that the best time for people with hypertension to take their blood pressure pills is at bedtime rather than in the morning. Share on Pinterest Taking blood pressure medication at bedtime is most likely to reduce cardiovascular risk, new research suggests.

Do I have to take meds at the same time every day?

When timing doesn’t matter In most cases, it’s not important when you take your medicine. For instance, you can take non-drowsy antihistamines for hay fever, or analgesics for pain when you need them. It doesn’t matter if it is morning, noon or night.

How many hours should be between medications?

Taking your medications at the proper intervals during the day. Try to divide up your dosing times as evenly as possible throughout the day: for example, every 12 hours for a drug that needs to be taken twice a day, or every 8 hours for a drug that needs to be taken three times a day.

What time is evening for taking medicine?

Evening medications Sleep aids: As expected, if you take medications that help you sleep, it’s best to take them in the evening—about 15 to 20 minutes before bedtime, or as otherwise prescribed.

What’s considered bedtime?

School-age children should go to bed between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. Teens should try to go to bed between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. Adults should try to go to sleep between 10:00 and 11:00 p.m.

Can you take pills before bed?

Taking your meds at the proper time isn’t just a way to prevent discomfort from side effects, it can also have big implications for your safety. For example, some studies suggest that taking blood pressure drugs before going to bed, rather than in the morning, can prevent even more heart attacks and strokes.