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What Do These BP Readings Indicate?
I am 68, healthy, and exercise regularly. I have become concerned with the new blood pressure regulations changing. I was on medication and my pressure was 118/80. My Dr. said it was too low so he changed my meds and it is now 139/90. What is good? So confused. Thank you, Cyndi
Mon, 25 Jun 2018
Hello Cyndi,
Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I would like to tell you that if you were not experiencing any symptoms like dizziness, headache or palpitations, then your previous blood pressure wasn't too low and that it did not require any change of medicine but now your blood pressure in borderline high.
It's recommended for you to speak to your treating physician again regarding same and switch back to previous medicine on lower dose.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind RegardS
Dr. Bhanu Partap
Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I would like to tell you that if you were not experiencing any symptoms like dizziness, headache or palpitations, then your previous blood pressure wasn't too low and that it did not require any change of medicine but now your blood pressure in borderline high.
It's recommended for you to speak to your treating physician again regarding same and switch back to previous medicine on lower dose.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind RegardS
Dr. Bhanu Partap
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