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How Long Do BP Medication Take To Show Effect?

my blood pressure was 170 and not sure of the second number so my dr. put me on metroprol . I took it at 4:00 yesterday and blood pressure is now 114 over 82 on my home device. Could the meds work this fast? first time ever had a high blood pressure reading
Mon, 25 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I would like to tell you that blood pressure can rise according to your activity level, emotional stress and physiological changes.

But if continuously your blood pressure is staying high then it's recommended for you to do some lifestyle changes for 3 months before starting with medicines.

Kindly follow these changes:
1. Low salt intake
2. No smoking /Alcohol
3. Weight Reduction ( if obese )
4. Avoid spicy and Fried food
5. Physical activity for 40 min 5 days a week.

Follow this routine for 3 month if after this your blood pressure will be high then you need to start with anti-hypertensive drugs.

I hope this information will answer your query.

Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
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How Long Do BP Medication Take To Show Effect?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would like to tell you that blood pressure can rise according to your activity level, emotional stress and physiological changes. But if continuously your blood pressure is staying high then it s recommended for you to do some lifestyle changes for 3 months before starting with medicines. Kindly follow these changes: 1. Low salt intake 2. No smoking /Alcohol 3. Weight Reduction ( if obese ) 4. Avoid spicy and Fried food 5. Physical activity for 40 min 5 days a week. Follow this routine for 3 month if after this your blood pressure will be high then you need to start with anti-hypertensive drugs. I hope this information will answer your query. Kind Regards Dr. Bhanu Partap