HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Should Medications For High BP Be Taken Life Long?

Slowly my blood pressure is rising trend since last 2 years. Now it is 148/100 and I did heart check doctor said health is in good condition. He prescribe a medicine for a month to reduce BP. Do I need to take life long if I took those for a month? My cholestrol is 200 LDL 160 HDL 37 Please guide me. Do I need to worry at this stage?
Mon, 22 May 2017
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Hello
welcome to HCM.
You have got high blood pressure and hence your doctor has started you on medications for the same. BP medications are usually to be taken for a long term duration. The dose may be lowered or increased according to the BP. If your BP control is good, then the dose can be decreased. But most patients need it for a long term duration. Since you are newly diagnosed, you can start with diet, lifestyle modifications and daily exercise along with the medication. If your BP is well controlled a trial off medications can be given.
Your LDL cholesterol also is higher and you should also be started on cholesterol lowering medications like statins.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Lipoprotein


Loading Online Doctors....
Should Medications For High BP Be Taken Life Long?

Hello welcome to HCM. You have got high blood pressure and hence your doctor has started you on medications for the same. BP medications are usually to be taken for a long term duration. The dose may be lowered or increased according to the BP. If your BP control is good, then the dose can be decreased. But most patients need it for a long term duration. Since you are newly diagnosed, you can start with diet, lifestyle modifications and daily exercise along with the medication. If your BP is well controlled a trial off medications can be given. Your LDL cholesterol also is higher and you should also be started on cholesterol lowering medications like statins. Wishing you good health. Regards.