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Question: I'm a 64 yr old male, I have been taking lisinopril 40 mg once a day for a long time est 7+ yrs.
Recently my last few visits with the dr my blood pressure was high 155/90 the dr recommended that I start taking my dosage twice a day. I also bought a blood pressure monitor and have been taking my recording my results at first I was below 120/80 but the last week I have been 140/88. Should I be concerned and if so what action should I take.
Recently my last few visits with the dr my blood pressure was high 155/90 the dr recommended that I start taking my dosage twice a day. I also bought a blood pressure monitor and have been taking my recording my results at first I was below 120/80 but the last week I have been 140/88. Should I be concerned and if so what action should I take.
Brief Answer:
Blood pressure data are OK
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir ,
140/88 mm Hg BP data is not a matter of concern, It is the upper limit of target normal blood pressure.
But I would advise you to continue monitoring your blood pressure data. If you have blood pressure readings higher than 140/90 mm Hg for a week or longer, there will be a need to add another medication, such as diuretic or CCB, like Amlodipine.
Hope I could help you
Wishing you good health
In case if further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
Blood pressure data are OK
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir ,
140/88 mm Hg BP data is not a matter of concern, It is the upper limit of target normal blood pressure.
But I would advise you to continue monitoring your blood pressure data. If you have blood pressure readings higher than 140/90 mm Hg for a week or longer, there will be a need to add another medication, such as diuretic or CCB, like Amlodipine.
Hope I could help you
Wishing you good health
In case if further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
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