i can see why you would ask this question. it seems like a very logical solution doesn't it? however i would not advise doing this. first of all there are several different types of blood pressure pills. some of them work by relaxing blood vessels. others work in the kidneys. others work by reducing blood volume ("water pills"). taking a little extra of one type of pill might not harm you while taking extra of another type of pill could cause your blood pressure to go dangerously low. second it's normal for your blood pressure to fluctuate throughout the day and even in different situations. for instance your blood pressure may go up if you've recently been walking (or for some people simply standing up). your pressure can go up if you're angry anxious or feeling emotional. on the other hand your blood pressure can go down if you're feeling very relaxed or if you've been lying around all day. this is normal. the important thing with blood pressure medication is that it controls your pressure "on average. " if your pressure usually falls within an acceptable range as determined by your healthcare provider then you're doing fine. however if your pressure is often or regularly elevated even though you take your medication as prescribed then you should let your medical provider know. lastly don't take your blood pressure too often. there's no point. taking it once a day at the same time every day usually is sufficient. take it around noon or 1pm if possible. always write down your readings (and note if you were sitting down walking angry or anything that could affect your reading) and take this information to your doctor appointments. your provider will appreciate getting this feedback. wishing you well!
is it ok to break your blood pressure tablet in half later if your blood pressure is still high. i take blood pressure meds and sometimes it still goes up. not for long. i was curious can you break your tablet in half and take it if it has been a while since you took the first whole med.