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How Can Blood Pressure Levels Be Kept Under Control?

My blood pressure has been going up and down. I’ve been recording it for the last 3 or 4 days but has been running anywhere between 94 over 51 to 177 over 101. Well tonight it was 189 over 101. I took an extra half of my blood pressure meds and I have an appointment Thursday at 12 pm should I wait or go to hospital
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

There is no need to hurry for the hospital as of now, As you have already increased the dose of your medicine by taking additional dose so you can wait for sometime and then record your blood pressure again. Also if you are not having any symptoms of headache or uneasiness then you can safely wait. Avoid having extra salt in your diet as that will further increase your blood pressure.

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How Can Blood Pressure Levels Be Kept Under Control?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There is no need to hurry for the hospital as of now, As you have already increased the dose of your medicine by taking additional dose so you can wait for sometime and then record your blood pressure again. Also if you are not having any symptoms of headache or uneasiness then you can safely wait. Avoid having extra salt in your diet as that will further increase your blood pressure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.