Dear sir/madam I am 35 years old male. My bp is around 160/90. I have tested some tests ECG, kft lipid profile. All tests normal. If BP medicine is required to take for this BP range. Please prescribe less side effects medicine. Now I am doing light exercise for about 30 mins per day. I try to cut down in eating also. We don't use too much salt in foods. When can I stop taking medicine? Is it true or false that BP medicine once taken cannot be stop.
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Dear Lybrate user As your tests are normal, it seems that your life style and diet needs changes. You may consult a local homeopathic doctor who will assess your case and prescribe the medicine. With homeopathy it is not that you will have to take medicines forever.
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Yes 160/90 is higher side of BP There are various conditions which increases your BP level throughout the day. Do go for at-least three readings in a day, and if then too BP increases, then contact us FOR HIGH B.P - 1.Reduce intake of salt in your food 2. Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. A quarter gets lean protein like baked fish, beans, or chicken. The last quarter holds grains, preferably whole, like brown rice. You?ll still need to count carbohydrates and make sure you're not getting too much sodium. 3. Do walk regularly, of exercises to keep your B.P in control. 4. Caffeine can raise your blood pressure. 5. Whole grains are rich in vitamins and minerals, plus contain fiber, which keeps you full and helps steady bp. Aim for three to five servings of grains each day, and make at least half of those servings whole grains. 6. Beer, wine, and most cocktail mixers contain sugar and will cause your blood pressure and triglycerides rise 7. Favor fats from plant foods. Some options: olive oil, avocado, nuts, and flaxseed. 8. Keep a food diary or smartphone app to track your eating habits, or regularly check in with a family member or friend. Do revert for homeopathic medicines FOR B.P.
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There's certain group of blood pressure medicines which are given to people who have normal blood pressure! Why? They are adept at protection of the heart and brain also from attack and stroke Betablockers group, minimum dose relaxes the heart Your bp is borderline high Why take a chance to get higher than normal range?
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