Posted by ed_uk on October 24, 2005, at 15:18:49
In reply to Re: Hypertension » ed_uk, posted by 10derHeart on October 23, 2005, at 12:10:39
Hi 10der,
>Drs. in U.S. now going by stricter guidelines of wanting BP UNDER 120/80, anything higher being classified as high now, which is probably a good thing. Is the point of view of what exactly constitutes high BP different in the UK?
In the UK, hypertension is generally diagnosed when BP is greater than 140 systolic and/or 90 diastolic.
BP lower than 130/85 is considered to be normal - but not ideal. BP lower than 120/80 is considered to be ideal.
>Usually can keep my BP down to around 128/90 this way, but not always.
It would probably be useful to add amlodipine (Norvasc) to your treatment. The starting dose is 2.5mg or 5mg in the morning, increased to a maximum of 10mg if necessary.
>What do you take, ed?
Nothing. My BP is often about 130/85 ie. high-normal. My doctor doesn't consider it high enough to warrant treatment, especially since I'm young and otherwise ok. I was thinking of asking for candesartan though.
>Does HPT run in your family (if you want to say?
No. It's not long since hypertension was defined as BP > 160/100 though!
~Ed
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