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Should I Be Worried About About My BP Being High Constantly?

I am 35 years old with high blood pressure. I'm on medication (an new one I started and can't remember the name) My pressur has been up all day. Last check was 173/114...I am currently working in an emergency dept...lol should I take time to go see one of the drs??
Wed, 26 Apr 2017
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Hi,
Welcome
Your pressure is definitely very high & your medicine dose need to be escalated or a new medicine should be added to the current treatment.
Go see the doctor immediately, this much high pressure can cause serious problems.
Thanks & take care
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Should I Be Worried About About My BP Being High Constantly?

Hi, Welcome Your pressure is definitely very high & your medicine dose need to be escalated or a new medicine should be added to the current treatment. Go see the doctor immediately, this much high pressure can cause serious problems. Thanks & take care