I am a 27 year old male - Last Wednesday 6/17/09 I had my Blood Pressure taken at the doctor and it was 140/81. She explained that this is high, but I am overweight by 50 lbs. I have been exercising 5 times a weeks 25min hard cardio and weights in the mornings. I have lost 35lbs so far.
On Thursday I got back on to my ADD medication Adderall - on that first day of taking it again I checked my BP at the drug store and it was 140/81, so i wasnt too concerned about the medication affecting my BP.
Today, after taking the medication for 5 days, I went to the drug store to check my BP and it was 156/92!
I am concerned that it could be the medication, but wouldnt i have seen this reaction last week?
Can my BP fluctuate naturally 15/11 points? I will continue to lose weight, but I'm wondering if there is anything I should do. I can recheck at the drug store a few more times today.
Thank you Lisa, Ive rechecked again over the past few days and have recorded:
136/86
134/78
142/86
138/84
I think the high number was an anomaly. I spoke with my physician and figured if it continues to stay near my pre medication levels I can continue for the time being.