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Suggest Treatment For High Bp And Low Iron/potassium Levels In Blood

my blood pressure is 163 over 102, im not on pills but have been very ill with vaculatis, im 60 yrs. old

height5'5 weight 260 i was on steroids but none since 3 wks. i first lost 35lbs, the 9 more lbs then now, i have gained 10 lbs. edma low iron low potassium, please help
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Classification of Blood Pressure (BP):

- Systolic BP (mmHg) 

- Diastolic BP (mmHg)

Normal  Prehypertension   120-139 80-89

Stage 1 hypertension     140-159  90-99

Stage 2 hypertension     ≥160     ≥100

Right now you are stage 2 hypertensive. Our target is to achieve a blood pressure of 140/90. You should start with amlodipine and nitrate they will be safe for you, clonidine can also be added.

- Try to exercise 45 minutes a day
- Drink plenty of water
- Eat less fatty food
- antihtn suitable for you
- calcium channel blockers
- nitates alpha agonists

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rini
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Suggest Treatment For High Bp And Low Iron/potassium Levels In Blood

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Classification of Blood Pressure (BP): - Systolic BP (mmHg)  - Diastolic BP (mmHg) Normal  Prehypertension   120-139 80-89 Stage 1 hypertension     140-159  90-99 Stage 2 hypertension     ≥160     ≥100 Right now you are stage 2 hypertensive. Our target is to achieve a blood pressure of 140/90. You should start with amlodipine and nitrate they will be safe for you, clonidine can also be added. - Try to exercise 45 minutes a day - Drink plenty of water - Eat less fatty food - antihtn suitable for you - calcium channel blockers - nitates alpha agonists Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rini