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My bp (at rest) is often around 125/83. sometimes its lower, like 117/79. is 125/83 bad enough to warrant medication? i already exercise a lot.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

These are : NORMAL readings!.....I would stop "concentrating " on the NUMBERS! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 5/1/2019

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Exercise is good: You BP is okay. Have a healthy diet, exercise at least 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Answered 4/23/2019

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