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Does He Have To Take Tablets To Control His Blood Pressure Forever?
4 days back my husband BP IS HIGHER SIDE 162/110.and dr. started hypertension pills but after two three days he lowered the intake by half now he stop the pills and bp is 130/90. all his blood reports are normal. my question is that is it ok or he have to take tablets whole his life?
Wed, 24 Feb 2016
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, he should continue blood pressure pill with lowest dose.
Blood pressure of 162/110 mmhg is high. And it should be treated with antihypertensive drugs.
Along with drugs, you need to follow strict salt restriction in diet and exercise.
These will also help in control of blood pressure.
So he should definitely take antihypertensive drug in minimal dose to achieve controlled blood pressure.
Drug for hypertension should be continued for life time but titration should be done on the basis of regular blood pressure monitoring.
So despite of Normal blood pressure reading (130/90), I suggest to continue anti hypertensive drug and titrate.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, he should continue blood pressure pill with lowest dose.
Blood pressure of 162/110 mmhg is high. And it should be treated with antihypertensive drugs.
Along with drugs, you need to follow strict salt restriction in diet and exercise.
These will also help in control of blood pressure.
So he should definitely take antihypertensive drug in minimal dose to achieve controlled blood pressure.
Drug for hypertension should be continued for life time but titration should be done on the basis of regular blood pressure monitoring.
So despite of Normal blood pressure reading (130/90), I suggest to continue anti hypertensive drug and titrate.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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