I am 43, 185lbs, 6ft active, avoid salt, eat good, drink 2 cups coffie in the am, drink 4 to 5 drinks in the eve, life is not real stressful, have 3 indoor cats and a dog that effect my alergies. Over the last couple of years my blood pressure continues to elevate. I take 100 mg Toprol in the pm and 5mg lisinopril in the am. My blood pressure is on the high 160/110 droping to 140's/90's. It seems everytime I go to the doctor medication increase is the answer. Well ok. but when does it level out. Or do I just keep popping pills?
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2/ 5/10 11:41am
Hi Riding High,
I recommend you make a few diet and lifestyle changes to increase the effectiveness of your medication and promote a lower blood pressure. For example, look into the DASH diet and incorporate. Also, if you are drinking 4-5 alcoholic drinks most evenings this could be contributing to your elevated levels - consider reducing.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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