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At what blood pressure reading would a person be urged to take meds to lower it ? i've been hovering between a bp of 120-138 most of my life.
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You may be ok: *although 120/80 mm hg or lower is the ideal blood pressure goal, doctors are unsure if you need treatment (medications) to reach that level. If you're an adult age 80 or older and your blood pressure is very high, your doctor may set a target blood pressure goal for you that's slightly higher than 140/90 mm hg. Changing your lifestyle can go a long way toward controlling high blood pressure.
Answered 10/27/2013
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