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How many minutes after waking up is best to check bp? also to get an "average" of my bp what is the best way? average morning and night?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Do not use average: You can take your blood pressure any time after waking up but before coffee since it may rise after. Keep a log of BP readings and time. Your doctor needs to know your highs and lows, not average.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/30/2016

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