Hello doctor, I am a 65 year old lady , 5.2 in height, weighing 56kg. Have mild diabetis that is under control through medication. Currently my BP fluctuates between 142/80 to 150/90. Recently had red patches in the left eye (painless) which the ophthalmologist diagnosed as a minor superficial blood vessel rupture - conjunctival haemmorage of minor superficial blood vessel , as it was completely painless, he diagnosed it as harmless. It has healed now. However he advised taking Olmesar 20mg to control BP as a precautionary measure. Took a 2nd opinion from another medicine specialist, he prescribed Targit 40 mg. Is it recommended to start HBP medicines with this kind of readings in BP? Which is a better medicine without any side effects? Is it advisable to rely on Natural Supplements like Systolex instead of taking these medicines? Please advice. Regards, SM
Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows