Nonadherence is especially common in drugs that treat asymptomatic conditions, such as hypertension. One way to reduce the likelihood of nonadherence to these drugs is to prescribe a drug that:
1. Has a short half-life so that missing one dose has limited effect
2. Requires several dosage titrations so that missed doses can be replaced with lower doses to keep costs down
3. Has a tolerability profile with fewer of the adverse effects that are considered "irritating," such as nausea and dizziness
4. Must be taken no more than twice a day
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