Treating morning hypertension by lowering morning blood pressure levels with propranolol

摘要

This invention relates to a method and kit having a composition for reducing morning blood pressure levels (for treating morning hypertension). Pursuant to this method, a therapeutic amount of β-adrenergic-blocking agent is administered nightly to a person that suffers from blood pressure level attacks such that the blocking agent is released during morning hours when the person is most susceptible to a raised blood pressure level. The kit includes a composition having the therapeutic amount of β-adrenergic-blocking agent that is control released and instructions for administering the composition in evening hours.