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Is It Necessary To Take Pill In Bp Of 75-85/110-130?
I am 56 years young. A year back during treatment for normal cold/runnning nose , doctor informed that I am having high BP and prescribed BP & cholestrol tablets which he said that I must take for life (I hate taking medicines for life but have been doing so for about a yeay but keep forgetting to take these on regular basis). I have not so far, thankfully not suffered form any ailemnt except the seasonal cold/caugh. (I ve been excessively smoking for over 30 years) Recently I purchased BP monitorig equipment with which I find that my BP is 75-85/110-130 which is consistent. Should I still continue to take pills recommended by doctor
Thu, 3 May 2012
hi there, you have to continue taking the anti HTN medicines as per ur doctors advice kindly visit ur doctor for regular bp monitering with a mercury bp apparatus. FIRSTLY being a smoker itself is a risk factor for many problems including bp,heartdiseases,lung problems, gastric problemsetc. kindly quit smoking ( gradually u can try doing it) start a healthy lifestyle with a walk /jog in the morning 30-45min, dietry changes (salt restricted diet, reduce spicy stuff, fatty foods etc. THESE ALL PRECAUTIONS SHALL HELP U IN TAKING LESS MEDICATIONS AND HAVE A HEALTHY LIFE all the best!
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Hi welcome to HCMForum. smoking is the main factor for cholesterol then to bp. so now we will think of preventive measures they are stop smoking ristrict oily foods fatty foods
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