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What Do Elevated Blood Pressure Levels Indicate?

Hey I have a concern my blood pressure has been reading 148/78-80 for the last week my doctor took me off of diltiazem about two months ago because my blood pressure was good I was only taking 50mg Atenolol one day my blood pressure has been read 118/70-80 for the last 6 months until now should I be concerned thanks you for your help.
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should start antihypertensive drug.
Your current blood pressure reading of 148/80 is high.
Since you are already on antihypertensive drugs (diltiazem and Atenolol) with controlled blood pressure, you should start antihypertensive drug now.
It is better to start newer antihypertensive drug like Amlodipine or telmisartan.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Do Elevated Blood Pressure Levels Indicate?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should start antihypertensive drug. Your current blood pressure reading of 148/80 is high. Since you are already on antihypertensive drugs (diltiazem and Atenolol) with controlled blood pressure, you should start antihypertensive drug now. It is better to start newer antihypertensive drug like Amlodipine or telmisartan. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.