Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
When taking bp when is the best time to take and record? i have been taking before meds ( x3) recording best reading and avg. and one hour after meds ( same procedure as above) blood pressure reading
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Blood pressure: It is recommended three time a day. Morning, afternoon and evening. Remember is very important to measure the blood pressure only after being sitting or laying for 5 minutes
Answered 3/31/2020
88 views
See below: Ideally, at home, blood pressure (BP) should be measured three times in a row in the morning and three times in a row in the evening at the same time every day, regardless of the time you take your medication. You should be seated and relaxed for at least 5 minutes before measuring your BP. It is also important that it has been at least 30 minutes after smoking, caffeine, or working out.
Answered 4/14/2020
84 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
At what blood pressure reading would a person be urged to take meds to lower it ? I've been hovering between a BP of 120-138 most of my life.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have been on blood pressure medication for approximately 2 weeks. My readings are still high. 160/105 etc. How long sold meds take to work.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
High blood pressure. Take 80mg aspirin few times weekly. If I stop is that dangerous? Take blood pressure medication and pressure readings are good.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I heard you should take 3 blood pressure readings 1 min. apart. The 3rd reading is always the lowest one for me. Is that the reading to use?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it a requirement that blood pressure reading be taken prior to cataract surgery? Take meds but have white coat issue. Advice?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
High blood pressure take readings 4 times a day they are 125/53 , 115/47 and goes up to 174/91 take 2 diff BP med. What is cause?
I take my blood pressure at least 4 times in one sitting and each reading is different... Which reading should I use as true?
I have high blood pressure. I am 6 foot tall and 145 lbs. I usually take my bloodpressure a few times and average the number. why would my first resting reading be 118/77 then my second be 128/80. my mt nebivolol not working enough. maybe med change?
When is the best time of day to take blood pressure med. morning or at bed time?
What the best time to take high blood pressure meds?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
