Ask the doctor: Should I worry about low nighttime blood pressure?
I'm more concerned about your high morning pressure and the big difference between night and morning. Getting out of bed in the morning leads to a surge in adrenaline, and this is something you can't prevent — unless you stay in bed all day, which we don't recommend! You might be able to address your high morning blood pressure by changing when you take your medications. The effects of some blood pressure drugs remain pretty constant over time, even during sleep. But others are broken down quickly, and their effect may wane overnight, leading to high morning readings.
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