Hi. My mother had a bp of about 182/126 last night, pulse was regular, refused to get emergency treatment but did make a dr. appointment. I had no other choice but to give her 5mg valium to lower it until I can her her to the dr's office and that brought it down to about 160/96. the next morning when valium wore off the b/p is back to around 160/102, told her to cut out the salt and take it easy until we can get her to the dr in 1 day. Before the valium, She complained about severe dizziness yesterday, no shortness of breath, chest pains, etc.I am monitoring the bp every 2 hours. Anything else that you could suggest until I get her to the dr tommorow would be greatly appreciated. Happy Holidays.