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Suggest Medications For High Blood Pressure

my blood pressure continues to be elevated and my doctor has increased my medications several times. the bottom number is in range but the top number will not come down. sometimes it is lower and sometimes not. I am 54 female 5 foot 7 and 200 pounds. Have taken blood pressure medicine for 20 years.
Fri, 24 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, in my opinion, you are mostly having systolic hypertension.
Only antihypertensive drugs are not always sufficient to control systolic hypertension.
You need to follow certain below mentioned lifestyle modifications also.
1. Strict salt restrictions in diet.
2. Avoid oily and fatty food.
3. Start using sunflower oil in food preparation.
4. Do regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming etc.
5. Avoid stress and tension, if you are having stressful life.
Don't worry, your blood pressure will control with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Medications For High Blood Pressure

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, in my opinion, you are mostly having systolic hypertension. Only antihypertensive drugs are not always sufficient to control systolic hypertension. You need to follow certain below mentioned lifestyle modifications also. 1. Strict salt restrictions in diet. 2. Avoid oily and fatty food. 3. Start using sunflower oil in food preparation. 4. Do regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming etc. 5. Avoid stress and tension, if you are having stressful life. Don t worry, your blood pressure will control with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.