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I plan to see a doctor about high blood pressure. My blood pressure has been prehypertensive for at least 5 years. Recently, I discovered I am at the hypertensive stage with five readings this week with my blood pressure consistently over 140s/ and averaging 86/d. What advice do you have for me in terms of inquiring about meds. I am 31m and otherwise in good shape.
Hello, Yes, if your bp is persistently in a hypertensive range then you should be on medicine. Since its a mild elevation, I would advise for low dose Amlodipine 2.5 mg once a day in the morning or other option is telmisartan 20 mg once a day. Both are fine for you. You should also have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Aslo, get renal function test and renal artery Doppler test done to look cause of hypertension. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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Hello, Yes, if your bp is persistently in a hypertensive range then you should be on medicine. Since its a mild elevation, I would advise for low dose Amlodipine 2.5 mg once a day in the morning or other option is telmisartan 20 mg once a day. Both are fine for you. You should also have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn t abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Aslo, get renal function test and renal artery Doppler test done to look cause of hypertension. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.