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What Causes Increase In Blood Pressure Despite Taking BP Medication?
Question: my husband is 83 on blood pressure meds just took a nap when he awaken he took his blood pressure and it was 160/88 I am concerned
Brief Answer:
160/ 88 is nothing to be concerned about. Continue his blood pressure medic
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Though. The pressure reading are on the higher side, I would like to reassure you that there is no need to panic and at 160 /88, it would harm him at all.
If multiple reading at different times of day on multiple days are more than 140 / 80, you may consult your doctor to re adjust the medication.
Decrease salt in his diet and promote walking and some other basic exercise if he is comfortable doing so.
Hoping I could help.
Regards Dr.Priyank Mody
160/ 88 is nothing to be concerned about. Continue his blood pressure medic
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Though. The pressure reading are on the higher side, I would like to reassure you that there is no need to panic and at 160 /88, it would harm him at all.
If multiple reading at different times of day on multiple days are more than 140 / 80, you may consult your doctor to re adjust the medication.
Decrease salt in his diet and promote walking and some other basic exercise if he is comfortable doing so.
Hoping I could help.
Regards Dr.Priyank Mody
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