Your BP meds: habit or healing?
Myth
:
“I feel fine, I can stop.”
Fact:
BP is often silent.
Stop only with your clinician.
Myth:
“Pills are forever.”
Fact:
Many need long-term, but
dose/type can change with progress.
Myth
:
“Herbal cures replace meds.”
Fact:
Herbs may support, they're
not substitutes.
Myth:
“Side effects? Just quit.”
Fact
:
Call your doctor.
Often a switch/adjust solves it.
Myth:
“BP normal today ? skip dose.”
Fact
:
Normal because of meds.
Stay consistent.
Myth:
“Missed a pill? Take two.”
Fact:
Don’t double-dose.
Follow the leaflet/clinician advice.
Myth:
“Timing doesn’t matter.”
Fact:
Take same time daily;
morning/night as prescribed.
Myth:
“Salt cut = no meds.”
Fact
:
Both lifestyle + meds
protect heart, brain, kidneys.