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What Do These BP Readings Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Apr 2015
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.
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (38 minutes later)
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.
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What Do These BP Readings Indicate?

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.