I am a 55 y/o female taking BenicarHCT40 mg daily; last dosage 6pm tonight (2 hrs ago) is this reading too high?
2006-07-10 12:57:21 · 12 answers · asked by Lisa H 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
a lot of factors depend on BP reading. A reading of 152/93 would be considered high for some one without hypertension, but depending on your readings of your BP that could be quite normal for you. Do you keep a blood pressure log of all your blood pressure measurements? Refer to your BP log and make sure you call your doctor in the morning to let him know the result so he may document it in your chart. Check your BP again tonight, while performing some activity, reading, watching TV, record it and any symptoms you may be having, and let your doctor know.
2006-07-10 13:06:08 · answer #1 · answered by damia56 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.
2016-05-18 13:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not serious unless it's a repeated reading. I would re-check it three times in the next day, and if it remains high, then call your doctor to schedule an appointment. If it gets higher than 200, go in to the ER. Your pulse is fine so long as it is between 60 and 100.
2006-07-10 13:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by Julia L. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood pressure readings will differ according to when they were taken (right after eating, excercise, etc.), which arm they are taken from, whether you were sitting or standing, if the machine used is calibrated right and all sorts of other factors. If this blood pressure reading is correct you are waaaaay over on your bottom reading. The top number is the pressure exerted from your heart when it beats, the bottom number is the pressure in your heart when it is at rest. That bottom number should ideally be at 70 and anything over 90 is considered high blood pressure. If this is a normal reading for you then you need to get to the Dr and find out if it is the machine you are doing it on or if this is true! And get it checked quickly - you can even go to the closest fire station and they will gladly check it for you, for free.
2016-03-15 22:21:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a little high-- but I've had readings higher than that just because I was nervous. I wouldn't necessarily worry, yet.
2006-07-10 15:19:52 · answer #5 · answered by doubled254 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-05 00:24:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pulse87
2016-12-16 16:02:14 · answer #7 · answered by sangster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Little high. 160/100 is cutoff. Make appt w/ Dr. to check meds. But not emergency.
2006-07-10 13:02:03 · answer #8 · answered by cjmacri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's somewhat high, but your doctor would be the one to ask. Doesn't sound so high that you need to call off-hours, but would be worth a call tomorrow.
2006-07-10 13:01:44 · answer #9 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is too high. Check with your Dr., perhaps you need a more effective drug or dosage. Pulse is okay. I am an RN
2006-07-10 13:10:08 · answer #10 · answered by sophie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋