Blood pressure drugs work far better if taken at night, study shows

‘Chronotherapy’ benefits of bedtime doses discovered in huge trialTaking blood pressure medication at bedtime rather than on waking halves the risk of events such as heart attack and stroke, a major study has revealed.Experts say the findings could potentially transform the way such medications are prescribed, but questions remain, not least why taking the medication at night has such a profound effect.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 22, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: Heart disease Society Heart attack Medical research Science Spain Stroke Source Type: news