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Like many, i take blood pressure medications. at home, i test with 130/78. this is very high. should i monitor pressure at home on a daily basis?

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Dr. Kent Willyard answered

Your BP is okay.: No need to panic. For most people, blood pressure should be less than or equal to 130/80. Yours is pretty much where it should be, unless you and your doctor are aiming lower. I suggest checking your BP daily in order to see what it's averaging, and bring your BP log to your doctor's appointments.

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

Like many, i take blood pressure medications. at home, i test with 130/78. this is very high. should i monitor pressure at home on a daily basis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kent Willyard answered

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