Many patients suffering from high blood pressure report difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, so many turn to sleeping pills.
Effects and risks of sleeping pills
Sleeping pills are among the most widely used medications in the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that regular use can lead to serious side effects, especially if used for a long time.
According to WHO data, people who take sleeping pills, especially benzodiazepines, have a significantly higher risk of premature death. Even taking 18 doses a year increases this risk 3.5 times. The higher the dose, the greater the danger.
In addition, sleeping pills have been shown to raise blood pressure. For this reason, the WHO recommends that those who take them regularly consult a doctor to have their blood pressure checked.
Sleep disorders: a sign of hypertension
A study conducted in China shows that sleep disorders are often an early sign of high blood pressure. Insomnia is particularly often associated with high blood pressure.
Sleep and hypertension: a Cuban study
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