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Suggest Remedy For High BP

My father is 88 years old and has a BP of 225/98. He is on medication for blood pressure and this increase has been over the last several days after he"ran out of" medication and didn't take it for 2 days, but has now been back on it for 3 days. Should we wait to see if it drops again or go ahead and see his doctor?
Thu, 4 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should wait for 1 week and get done blood pressure monitoring after 1 week.
His blood pressure will mostly come down to normal in 1 week with his medicines.
If after 1 week, he is still having high blood pressure then consult doctor.
And don't allow such things to happen. Maintain the continuity in the treatment of hypertension.
So at present, continue same treatment for 1 week and get done blood pressure monitoring after 1 week.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For High BP

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should wait for 1 week and get done blood pressure monitoring after 1 week. His blood pressure will mostly come down to normal in 1 week with his medicines. If after 1 week, he is still having high blood pressure then consult doctor. And don t allow such things to happen. Maintain the continuity in the treatment of hypertension. So at present, continue same treatment for 1 week and get done blood pressure monitoring after 1 week. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.