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My BP Shot Up To 189/101. How Do I Get It?

My BP shot up to 189/101. How do I get it down quickly and should I be concern? I have stage 2 hypertension. I m on Diovan HCT and my BP is usually around 155/95. Last week it was hanging around 160/101. Today is shot up to 189/104. I m not sure what I can do or what I should be doing today about it. Should I have a mild workout like I planned? Or, should I just try to relax? Profession input would be greatly appreciated.
Sun, 20 Dec 2009
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That is quite high. You need to be careful as dropping it too low too quickly can cause vascular collapse and cause the opposite problem. Cut down on your sodium intake. Do moderate exercise 3-5 times per week. Get lots of rest and avoid stressful situations as much as possible. Call your physician or health care provider as they may want to alter the dose of your medication in order to keep your blood pressure within a normal range.
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My BP Shot Up To 189/101. How Do I Get It?

That is quite high. You need to be careful as dropping it too low too quickly can cause vascular collapse and cause the opposite problem. Cut down on your sodium intake. Do moderate exercise 3-5 times per week. Get lots of rest and avoid stressful situations as much as possible. Call your physician or health care provider as they may want to alter the dose of your medication in order to keep your blood pressure within a normal range.