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My blood pressure reads 167/100 im 65 male i take meds but not sure if this is normal?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Not Normal: It is not normal.Your Hypertension is not being controlled properly with the meds you are taking.Accordig to JNC8,it needs to be 150/90 or below.Yours is much higher both Sysolic and Diastolic See your Doctor

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Answered 5/14/2015

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A member asked:

My blood pressure reads 167/100 im 65 male i take meds but not sure if this is normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Dr Ali agreed

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