Hello dear user!
Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic.
I have gone through your medical history and understand your concerns!
I would like to know some more information to have a closer view of your situation.
- What is your age?
- Are you a regular smoker?
- Are you overweight?
- Have your parents or other familiars any history of hypertension?
It is true that in women who take contraceptives for birth control may be affected by
high blood pressure especially if they are overweight and smoker. If you have familiar history of high blood pressure this is more likely to happen to you.
I would suggest you to quit contraceptive drugs you take and have periodic measurements of your blood pressure. Having abnormal levels once or twice doesn't mean you have to take antihypertensive drugs. You may start changing your lifestyle first, quit bad habits, do physical activity every day (quick walking for at least 40 mins a day), reduce salt and lipids in your diet.
If your levels of blood pressure remain high, than medications should be considered, to control your blood pressure.
For that you would need some additional tests and examinations to judge for the best regimen.
I would recommend you to go through following tests first:
- Complete blood count
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Blood lipids and sugar
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Creatinine and urea to see renal function.
Then it would be better that before starting medication to consult with your cardiologist, for any additional advice or questions.
I hope you find helpful this answer.
Please feel free to ask again, I would be happy to answer!
WISHING ALL THE BEST!
DR ERIOL.