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What Does A BP Reading Of 151/70 Indicate?

my blood pressure reads 151/70 heart beat 66. I take coazzar 100 mg and diltiazem xl 180 x 2 a day .. I have been getting a lot of neg. side effects. My top number has been a lot higher on the top number for about 3 weeks. I have been on these two meds. about 16 yrs. any advice for me? thanks.
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Hi,

It is a higher reading than normal. Visit your clinician to change or alter the dose of medication. Quit smoking and avoid salt.

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

Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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What Does A BP Reading Of 151/70 Indicate?

Hi, It is a higher reading than normal. Visit your clinician to change or alter the dose of medication. Quit smoking and avoid salt. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician