Im 57 years old, male. My BP reading now is 160/85.Is the reading alaming? For your info I am not in any medications because the doctor said not neccesary yet. But she asked to monitor the BP within 2 weeks and come back to hear for anaysis. Thanks Bakhtiar Baharuddinemail
Hello Thanks for posting at Chat Doctor. Your BP reading is definitely higher. But since it is just a single reading, it cannot be diagnosed as hypertension. For a diagnosis of hypertension three readings one per week for three weeks is advice. If all three readings are high then you should be started on both medications. As of now I agree with your doctor and feel that you must not take any medications. Your doctor has called you after two weeks for the same reason. Wishing you good health. Regards