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Is There Any Alternative Way To Control High Blood Pressure?

Hi, My blood pressure is 158 over 106. My question is are there any alternatives to taking mediciations. My doctor did put me a blood pressure medication and I took it for a couple months but I ran out and have not been back to the doctor. This is typical for me. Im having a really hard time with being on meds for the rest of my life. BUT I eathealthy (most of the time) I run 3 to 5 times a week and my blood pressure is still climbing!!! Do I have options or should I just bite the bullet and take the meds?
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You should continue anti hypertensive drugs without interruption through out the life.
Hypertension is life long disease. And for control of this you need to take regular drugs.
If your blood pressure is not controlled by single drug then you we need to add other group of drug to achieve target blood pressure.
Along with drugs, strict salt restriction in diet and exercise are also beneficial in controlling high blood pressure. So don't be irregular in your hypertension drugs, otherwise you may end up in complications.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Is There Any Alternative Way To Control High Blood Pressure?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You should continue anti hypertensive drugs without interruption through out the life. Hypertension is life long disease. And for control of this you need to take regular drugs. If your blood pressure is not controlled by single drug then you we need to add other group of drug to achieve target blood pressure. Along with drugs, strict salt restriction in diet and exercise are also beneficial in controlling high blood pressure. So don t be irregular in your hypertension drugs, otherwise you may end up in complications. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.