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Should I Take Medicine If BP Is Well Controlled?

Last November my blood pressure was 170/90. My doctor put me on pills but I ended up fainting at a restaurant and when the paramedics came my bp was 85/50. All tests came out normal except my bp was low. I stopped taking the meds and now my bp is 126/94 or up to 135/94 is that all right?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
If your bp is well controlled then no need to take but you need to frequently check it.
You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly, If bp is persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then you should be on medicines for it. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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Should I Take Medicine If BP Is Well Controlled?

Hello, If your bp is well controlled then no need to take but you need to frequently check it. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly, If bp is persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then you should be on medicines for it. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.