Good morning, I am 56 years old and I have a very high blood pressure of 170/110. I am not treated for hypertension, the first time I have such pressure. What can I do to lower them? Can I buy something without a prescription that would help me Should I go to the emergency room? Does the pharmacist have the ability to issue me a prescription for captopril (I have heard that it is often taken in such cases) if I have never taken any medication for hypertension?
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
14 months ago
It is difficult to propose a specific method of treatment based on such a short description. In the described case, it can only be stated that hypertension requires immediate treatment. I encourage you to make an appointment with your doctor who will adjust the treatment according to your current clinical condition. The pressure of 170/110 mm Hg is the 2nd degree of hypertension. It should not be underestimated. Hypertension is diagnosed when the blood pressure measured at home (the average of several measurements) is equal to or higher than 135/85 mm Hg. In this case, pharmacotherapy should probably be included, because lifestyle modification will only have supportive effects. At home, hypertension can be reduced: 1) by minimizing the consumption of salt and unhealthy, fatty foods, giving up addictions (such as smoking and alcohol abuse), 2) ensuring regular physical activity (also to lose extra kilograms), 3) fighting stress. If the measurement value is approx. 220/120-140 mm Hg, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible. It's also a good idea to contact your ambulance dispatcher for guidance on what to do. If you are unable to get to your primary care doctor, the gdziepolek.pl service also allows you to obtain a teleconsultation with a doctor: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja I also encourage you to read the article: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/nadcisnienie