bp sys 144 dia 76 pul 62 is this a bad reading? should I be on medication. I gave up smoking 4 months ago and was prescribed Ramipril 5mg for high bp. I had an appointment this morning and was told my bp was low, but had to go to the doctors tonight and given the above reading. Dr has changed medication to Bendroflumethiazide 2.5mg. I am very confused !
Hello, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor. You do not have to be anxious or worried about what is happening, your blood pressure reading of 144 by 72 was not that bad, you doctor have started you in diuretic which is a recommended