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I just Found out I have High BP!

I just Found out I have High BP!

Hello, I need to know if someone else has ever experienced a number like mine was today 135/103?  What exactly does this mean?  I have always had a normal BP reading and then about 3 wks ago went to the doctor due to Sinus Infection and BP was 152/112!!  It seemed to calm down and then I went back today and it read 135/103, what in the world is happening?  I am terrified about that number.  I was given a perscription which is an ACE/Diuretic (Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide)  I have never had to take any meds like this and was wondering should I be concerned more with the meds or the High bottom number?  I do smoke and trying to quit( it is hard ) and also will start back on my exercise program, can anyone offer any solutions besides meds which I don't want to have to take?
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Hello there.... I am meds for high blood pressure so i thought I would give you my experience... Please take your meds... 135/103 is moderately high, the bottom number, the dystolic is a little high... High blood pressure is usually anything over 140/90. Usually optimum blood pressure is under 120/80.  The meds prescribed are very common for hypertension. ACE is an inhibitor  and a diretic takes water out of your body their by helping your kidney's... I take the exact meds you do, and have never had any problems with side effects, they are very common... The diretic may make you urinate a bit more than usual.. I hope this helps you out..
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