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For a male, 53, blood pressure consistently between 135/90-152/99 for the last 6 month. should i start blood pressure meds? which one is first choice?
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Lifestyle changes: I highly recommend to change your eating and drinking habits unless your choice are drugs to take, you are in for high risks and it would cost you more.
Answered 11/6/2013
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