Does normal blood pressure need to take blood pressure medication anymore?

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Question
Hello doctor,
I have high blood pressure and mixed hyperlipidemia with medication, after 1 month I have my blood pressure measured and tested again, the results are within normal limits. The doctor asked me if my blood pressure is normal, do I need to take medicine for high blood pressure? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Pham Van Hung - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Does normal blood pressure need to take medicine for high blood pressure? ", the doctor answered as follows:
After 1 month of treatment for hypertension and mixed hyperlipidemia, you should return to the doctor to have the doctor adjust the medicine in accordance with the examination results. stop the drug suddenly. In addition, you should follow a diet that limits salt, animal fat, exercise regularly, avoid alcohol abuse, tobacco, and undergo regular cardiology exams to detect and prevent complications. caused by hypertension and dyslipidemia.
If you still have questions about whether normal blood pressure needs to be taken with high blood pressure medication, you can go to a medical facility under Vinmec Health System for early examination and treatment. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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