Which is the best time of day to take blood pressure

At the beginning, measure your blood pressure at least twice daily. Take it first in the morning before eating or taking any medications. Take it again in the evening. Each time you measure, take two or three readings to make sure your results are the same.

What time of day is BP usually highest?

Blood pressure has a daily pattern. Usually, blood pressure starts to rise a few hours before a person wakes up. It continues to rise during the day, peaking in midday. Blood pressure typically drops in the late afternoon and evening.

What time of day is blood pressure lower?

Dr. Raymond Townsend, an expert volunteer for the American Heart Association, said blood pressure is typically higher in the morning and lower in the afternoon and evening.

How long after you wake up should you take your blood pressure?

Your blood pressure should be checked in the morning, about an hour after you wake up, and in the evening, about an hour before you go to sleep, using the same arm each time. Taking 3 consecutive measurements (about 1 minute apart) will provide a more accurate understanding of your "true" blood pressure.

Is it better to take blood pressure morning or night?

People who have been diagnosed with hypertension usually take their blood pressure medicine in the morning when they first wake up. For most people, blood pressure and heart rate are higher in the morning and lower at night while they sleep.