What this covers
Blood-pressure (antihypertensive) medicines lower the force of blood against artery walls, reducing the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage. Hypertension is very common in Nigeria and usually needs lifelong, consistent treatment.
Safe-use guidance
- Take your medicine at the same time every day, even when you feel perfectly well — high blood pressure rarely causes symptoms.
- Check your blood pressure regularly at home or at a pharmacy and keep a log to share with your doctor.
- Never stop or skip doses because readings look normal; the medicine is what is keeping them normal.
- Refill before you run out — gaps in treatment cause dangerous rebound spikes.
- Pair medicines with less salt, more vegetables, regular walking, and limiting alcohol for better control.
- Report side effects like persistent cough, swollen ankles, or dizziness to your doctor instead of stopping on your own.
Cautions
- Suddenly stopping some blood-pressure medicines can trigger a dangerous surge in pressure.
- Common painkillers (NSAIDs) can raise blood pressure and blunt your medicine's effect — check before combining.
- Pregnant women need specific blood-pressure medicines; some standard ones are unsafe in pregnancy.
- Herbal 'pressure cures' and agbo mixtures can interact with your medicines or contain undeclared drugs.
How GoDoctor helps
A GoDoctor doctor can review your readings, adjust your prescription, and set up monthly refills. GoDoctor delivers your blood-pressure medicines on schedule so you never miss a dose.
Prescription medicines always require an in-app consultation with a licensed doctor first — the e-prescription then goes straight to a licensed partner pharmacy for dispensing and delivery.