<s>[INST] Do I have to rest before measuring my blood pressure? [/INST] You should sit down and rest for at least 5 minutes before measuring your blood pressure. In addition, you should not drink anything with caffeine (including cola soft drinks and carbonated energy drinks, coffee and tea) or alcohol, or smoke tobacco in the 15 minutes before the measurement. Source: clinicbarcelona.org. Link: https://www.clinicbarcelona.org/en/assistance/diseases/high-blood-pressure/frequently-asked-questions. Field: Cardiovascular. Disease: Hypertension </s>