most everything i've read says that alcohol consumption beyond one drink/day leads to higher blood pressure. in my case, i've found that drinking significantly lowers my bp more effectively and quickly than any bp medication i've ever taken. it can be one drink or many (upwards of six), but my bp is always significantly lower while i'm consuming alcohol. when i'm not drinking, my bp goes right back up to unhealthy levels. is my situation abnormal? while i don't want to condone excessive drinking, i'm a bit conflicted that alcohol seems to help more than any drug i've taken. given that i've been struggling with bp medications (side effects, efficacy, etc.), perhaps i should be using a particular type of medication that mimics alcohol intake? any thoughts or suggestions?