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Hi, my bp 10 days ago it was 152/100, then after a week 150/98 and the same day again 140/94. I was prescribed telma 20 but I do not want to take it as it will be for life. Is there any other options. Please let me know. Thank you!!
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Readings consistently around 140-150/90-100 over different days mean this is sustained high blood pressure, not a one-off spike, and at this level medicine is usually how doctors bring the numbers down quickly and safely. Lifestyle steps help but rarely replace medicine entirely once readings run this high.
Next Steps
Talk to your physician about cutting salt, losing weight, regular exercise, and limiting alcohol alongside your treatment, and ask whether a different first option could suit you long term. Keep monitoring your readings at home.
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See a doctor urgently if you get a severe headache, blurred vision, breathlessness, or sudden weakness.
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