00:00 I'm always surprised when people take Adelfan or Andipal for high blood pressure, as these carry a huge risk of stroke. It's even worse when they inject themselves with magnesium sulfate during a hypertensive crisis. These are old-fashioned, outdated drugs. They contain papaverine, analgin, and phenobarbital. 00:17 Instead of normal blood pressure control, you put immense strain on your liver, your blood vessels, and even your blood. And magnesium is absolutely not a drug that should ever be used to lower blood pressure, because it causes a sudden drop in pressure, which leads to a risk of stroke and heart attack. 00:34 The main mistake most people make when they see high numbers on their blood pressure monitor is to try and lower their blood pressure abruptly. In fact, you aren't treating the cause, you're only dealing with the symptoms. 00:45 Nowadays, there are excellent combination drugs that keep your blood pressure at 120/80 around the clock. These are ACE inhibitors, sartans, and potassium-sparing diuretics. These medications must be taken consistently. 01:00 But if you do have a spike, you can let half a tablet of captopril dissolve under your tongue or take moxonidine. Stay healthy, and follow for more!