Stage 2 hypertension

[JimBob1952]

My BP is about 150/90, which is Stage 2 hypertension, which is not good. I exercise almost every day, keep my weight down, try not to eat a lot of junk. I take a two anti-hypertension drugs.

No improvement at all. Anybody have any helpful suggestions?

 

[Pepper]

Which drugs do you take and when do you take them? Together?

 

[JimBob1952]

Which drugs do you take and when do you take them? Together?

5 mg amlodipine and 10 mg ramipril, taken together at night

 

[Pepper]

I don't know those drugs. Mine are lisinipril and metaprolol and I take one in the morning & one at night.

 

[Jules]

I’m guessing this is a reading that you did at home. Record your BP numbers several times per day & then go see the doctor. He may change your meds.

 

[JimBob1952]

I’m guessing this is a reading that you did at home. Record your BP numbers several times per day & then go see the doctor. He may change your meds.

Thanks, I'll average it out for a week. I've been through this before and not much seems to help.