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What Reading Of Hypertension Is Alarming?

I have been diagnosed with Hypertension and perscribed Lisinapril w/ Hydrothorochlorozide10/2.5 if I remember correctly. I have not taken my meds lately and today my reading is 205/131. I am about to lie down and I will probably be asleep in a short time. Over 200 is a bit higher than I am used to seeing. I realize that it is recommended that I go to a doctor and I may do that if it doesn t begin to decline after a nap. how high would you say is a must do doctor visit even if I have been dealing with this for years and have grown used to it.
Wed, 29 Oct 2014
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Hello welcome to HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
You should visit your doctor now without delay and keep one of your relative with you.
In Any Patient blood pressure more than 180/100mmhg is Alarming and he should visit emergency room without delay.

My advice to you is -

1. If you have omitted your blood pressure medicine than take it right now and then go to your doctor and then he will handle everything. This much blood pressure is not allowed.

2.Usual blood pressure should be less than 140 /90 mmhg at any age. Do regular follow up to your doctor for blood pressure monitoring otherwise you have heart, eyes and kidney problems in Longterm.

3.Also check your thyroid profile, kidney profile, lipid profile and blood sugar levels as all of them can raise your blood pressure.

Thank you.
Have a nice day.
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What Reading Of Hypertension Is Alarming?

Hello welcome to HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. You should visit your doctor now without delay and keep one of your relative with you. In Any Patient blood pressure more than 180/100mmhg is Alarming and he should visit emergency room without delay. My advice to you is - 1. If you have omitted your blood pressure medicine than take it right now and then go to your doctor and then he will handle everything. This much blood pressure is not allowed. 2.Usual blood pressure should be less than 140 /90 mmhg at any age. Do regular follow up to your doctor for blood pressure monitoring otherwise you have heart, eyes and kidney problems in Longterm. 3.Also check your thyroid profile, kidney profile, lipid profile and blood sugar levels as all of them can raise your blood pressure. Thank you. Have a nice day.