Is it true that hypertension is often followed by insomnia?

Yes, it is true that hypertension (high blood pressure) can lead to insomnia, or difficulty falling and staying asleep. In fact, research has shown that people with high blood pressure are 1.7 times more likely to suffer from insomnia than those with normal blood pressure readings.

The exact cause of this link between hypertension and insomnia isn’t completely understood yet; however, there are several potential factors that may be behind the link. One proposed explanation is the body’s increased stress response in someone with high blood pressure—this heightened state of arousal makes it difficult for some people to relax enough to fall asleep or stay sleeping throughout the night. Additionally, certain medications used to treat hypertension can have side effects like restlessness or anxiousness which could further contribute to difficulty sleeping.

There are steps you can take if you suffer from both hypertension and insomnia:
1) Speak with your doctor about non-pharmacological treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy for sleep;
2) Try out lifestyle changes such as exercise (which helps reduce stress), relaxation techniques like deep breathing exercises or meditation before bedtime; limiting caffeine intake; avoiding large meals late at night; keeping a regular sleep schedule; avoiding screens immediately before bedtime; and using soothing activities like reading or listening to music before bedtime instead of stimulating activities like watching TV shows or playing video games right before attempting sleep.
3) If these recommendations aren’t helping enough on their own then talk with your doctor about potentially adjusting your current medication regimen and adding additional medications specifically targeting sleep disturbances associated with high blood pressure if recommended by your physician.

In conclusion, having both hypertension and insomnia can certainly be challenging but one should remember that taking specific steps discussed above in combination with consultation from a medical professional may help improve overall management of this condition such that good quality sleep becomes achievable again on a regular basis!