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Suggest Treatment For Increased Blood Pressure

my husbands doctor told him four days ago that he is concerned about his blood pressure. It was 142 over 90. He sent him for blood work (not back yet) and to monitor his blood pressure every day at the same time. Each day it has increased. Today being 147 over 101. He wants to know if he should be concerned right this minute

Thu, 18 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, your husband should start anti hypertensive drug.
His blood pressure reading is not stable, it is increasing.
So he is mostly having hypertension.
Better to first start low dose antihypertensive drug like amodipine (5mg) or telmisartan (40mg).
Along with drugs, strict salt restriction in diet and exercise are also needed to control blood pressure.
If he is having stressful life then stress management is also important.
So he should immediately start anti hypertensive drug. Get done repeat blood pressure monitoring after 10 days.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Increased Blood Pressure

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, your husband should start anti hypertensive drug. His blood pressure reading is not stable, it is increasing. So he is mostly having hypertension. Better to first start low dose antihypertensive drug like amodipine (5mg) or telmisartan (40mg). Along with drugs, strict salt restriction in diet and exercise are also needed to control blood pressure. If he is having stressful life then stress management is also important. So he should immediately start anti hypertensive drug. Get done repeat blood pressure monitoring after 10 days. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.