I am 26, 5'10" 150 lbs. I am very physically active. Had a physical a month ago and found that I had high blood pressure. My doctor told me to track my reading for a month and I range from 145/85 to 155/88. My doctor as ask I start taking 12.5 mg Hydrochlorothiazide after I dropped off the log I kept of my readings. I am wondering if I am being placed on medication a bit prematurely. We did not discuss diet and she did not even have me go in to meet before calling in my prescription. She has asked I take the pills for a month then go in for a checkup. Should I consider waiting to take medication and monitor my diet for a while or just start taking the pills? Thank You!