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Is It Safe To Take Medication For Hypertension And High BP?
I am 83 years-old lady. I am on antihypertensive medicines. My present blood pressure is 190/90 mm Hg. My doctor orescribed Stamlo 5 mg with the present medication. I have no other problem. What should I do? Is this BP too high at this age? SHould I take all the medications?
Tue, 9 Sep 2014
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Yes as per the reading you mentioned you have Hypertension Stage 3 which requires medicine & extra care. I suggest you to follow your doctor in taking medicines & avoid salt i your diet as it also causes rise in blood pressure.
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Thank You for contacting HCM.
Yes as per the reading you mentioned you have Hypertension Stage 3 which requires medicine & extra care. I suggest you to follow your doctor in taking medicines & avoid salt i your diet as it also causes rise in blood pressure.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy
to answer your questions. If you do not have any clarifications, you can
close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wishing you good health.
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