Question 1

is it ok to give a friend that just discovered his blood pressure is 200 over 109 some of my lisinopril 20 mg until he can  get home to a dr   in two?

Accepted Answer

No: He should go to an er and be seen now.  Do not delay. He could be critically ill.

Question 2

blood pressure 200/100 it has been high for months what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: Go get evaluated for the potential cause and on treatment to control the blood pressure. Elevated blood pressure over time causes damage that may be permanent to a variety of organ systems.

Question 3

grandmother on 4 blood pressure medications - still having a fluctuating blood pressure reaching 200/100+.  any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Add meds.: Keep adding medicines until pressure goes down over time. Give appointments every week. Monitor BP at home. Use Clonidine to lower BP higher than 200/100. Even consider Clonidine patch. Refer her to a hypertension specialist, or to a nephrologist ( kidney). Rule out pheochromocytoma.

Question 4

blood pressure 100 over 70 ok?

Accepted Answer

Normal range: It is within normal range for most adults and would be ok especially if not associated with symptoms of low blood pressure.

Question 5

is a blood pressure of 100/62 good?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Such blood pressure reading is considered to be within normal range.

Question 6

is 167 over 100 high for blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Persistent BP over 150 systolic and/or 90 diastolic  needs to be treated with lifestyle changes and/or medicines if necessary. Remember that your blood pressure elevation is unlikely to cause any symptoms. Get it rechecked and monitored regularly.

Question 7

help! is 200 by 140 a good blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

No: That is dangerously high see the doctor urgently 
You are at risk for stroke

Question 8

what does blood pressure of 172/100 indicate?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: 170/100 is hypertension and a visit to the physician for diagnosis and therapy would be indicated.

Question 9

what should i do if my blood pressure 200/115?

Accepted Answer

Monitor.: First, check to make sure it is correct.  Use a different cuff and a different arm. Check it at a different time. If you do not have symptoms, you should monitor this for a day or two and report numbers to your physician. We treat average not maximal bp.  There are lots of reasons to have isolated elevated BP spikes. Not all are bad.

Question 10

is a blood pressure of 100/60 normal or is it low?

Accepted Answer

Low normal: It is low and is normal for some people and as long as it is not causing any ill effects like lightheaded mess/dizziness you do not need any treatment.It is more common in athletes and active people.

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Is it ok to give a friend that just discovered his blood pressure is 200 over 109 some of my lisinopril 20 mg until he can get home to a dr in two?

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Blood pressure 200/100 it has been high for months what should i do?

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Grandmother on 4 blood pressure medications - still having a fluctuating blood pressure reaching 200/100+. any ideas?

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Blood pressure 100 over 70 ok?

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Is a blood pressure of 100/62 good?

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Help! is 200 by 140 a good blood pressure?

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