blood pressure medications

[sgt348]

what is my pressure supposed to be after taking medications for it? I am averaging 152/110 with 96bpm after taking 3 different medications for it. I am going threw the VA and I think they are trying to kill me

[kenkeith]

I know about the VA, and it is not very good.  What is your medication?  Actually, unless there is another problem, an ACE inhibitor will dilate your vessels.  The dilated vessels provide less resistance  and the heart workload is reduced and that should be indicated by a lower system blood pressure (120-80 is normal) and most doctors now believe that higher than 120-80 is detrimental...lower is the goal.  A beta blocker, or calcium-channel blockers can maintain a slow heart rate.  If you are taking these drugs maybe an adjustment is warranted.

[MarkDuane]

Daily exercise also helps tremendously with BP. If you are ably, get out and walk 30 to 60 minutes a day and you should see very positive results.

[ed34]

Jon gives good advice and you could also ensure that they run blood tests to check your kidney function.

[erijon]

Everyone is different, but the goal of blood pressure med is to maintain a blood pressure of 120/80 or less. There are many options available, I would ask for some additional options.

Meds alone may not work, you need to do your part. Cut out the foods high in salt and exercise, both along with BP meds should do the trick.

Jon