
What Do These BP Readings Indicate?

Question: Just took my blood pressure twice. It came in at 149/98 and 150/98. It has normally run low 125 to 130/ 70. I a, 68 years old. Show I start taking meds yet?
I meant to ask if I should start thinking about taking some type of medication for high blood pressure or should I take my pressure a few more times as I know those meds sometimes make things worse.
I meant to ask if I should start thinking about taking some type of medication for high blood pressure or should I take my pressure a few more times as I know those meds sometimes make things worse.
Brief Answer:
Don't start medications.
Detailed Answer:
HI
Greeting from Dr. Divakara.P
First of all thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic for posting your query.
No don't start medicines now . I advice you to check your blood pressure again some other day and let me know the readings .
Check blood pressure when you are calm and relaxed. Don't drink any coffee or tea before checking pressure . Don't smoke before checking your pressure .
Revert back to me after rechecking your blood pressure on 2 separate days.
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask .
Regards.
Don't start medications.
Detailed Answer:
HI
Greeting from Dr. Divakara.P
First of all thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic for posting your query.
No don't start medicines now . I advice you to check your blood pressure again some other day and let me know the readings .
Check blood pressure when you are calm and relaxed. Don't drink any coffee or tea before checking pressure . Don't smoke before checking your pressure .
Revert back to me after rechecking your blood pressure on 2 separate days.
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask .
Regards.
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