Hypertension
Conditions
Keywords
Medication satisfaction, Quality of life, Drug compliance
Brief summary
1. Investigate the clinical characteristics, medication satisfaction and quality of life of anti-hypertensive drugs in Korean hypertensive patients 2. Observe the changes of medication satisfaction and compliance in patients after switchting to Fimasartan
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Step1 * Over 20 years old * Essential hypertensive patients who taking anti-hypertensive drugs during previous 1 month Step2 * Patients does not taking Fimasartan * Patient's medication satisfaction score under 4
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with secondary hypertension * Patients with orthostatic hypotension who has sign and symptom * Patients with known severe or malignancy retinopathy * Patients with significant investigations; abnormal renal function * Childbearing and breast-feeding women * Patients with history of allergic reaction to any angiotensin II antagonist
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| quality of life questionnaire for hypertension | up to 1 month |
| medication satisfaction questionnaire | up to 8 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Drug compliance questionnaire | up to 8 weeks |
Countries
South Korea