Dilemma of starting BP medicine

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Asked for Male, 46 Years

Since past one month after a bout of viral fever my BP has been on an average 92/135 n hence I ve been prescribed BP medication to be taken daily...I m in a dilemma should I start or not as I m afraid of side effects of lifelong medication n maybe onset of further diseases...what should I do...I ve been monitoring constantly twice a day n do walks for around 35 mins daily

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If systolic BP more than 140 or diastolic more than 90 you need medicines

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