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Suggest Treatment For Hypertension

Should I be taking medication if my BP.

these are my readings over the last few days. 135/95, 129/91, 143/90

I was taking Lisinopril up until a week ago but stopped taking it due to side affects of severe coughing. I have not yet started my new medication of Norvasc and this is where my readings are??
Fri, 31 Mar 2017
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Hello, thanks for posting a question.
Yes, you should be taking medication. Please avoid stopping medications without consent from your Doctor, it is not advisable. I usually treat my patients with beta blockers like bisoprolol in this type of situation but I advise you to discuss with your physician if maybe he could give an alternative. Best regards
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Suggest Treatment For Hypertension

Hello, thanks for posting a question. Yes, you should be taking medication. Please avoid stopping medications without consent from your Doctor, it is not advisable. I usually treat my patients with beta blockers like bisoprolol in this type of situation but I advise you to discuss with your physician if maybe he could give an alternative. Best regards