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Q: Highest Blood Pressure

asked by: Mayor_McCheese on February 20th, 2007

New User

I have very high blood pressure (yesterday 190/130) and found out that i will not pass an employment physical unless I can get it down a little. I have an appointment with my Dr on Thursday and will have to get back on my meds I imagine. How long should I wait before I got back and have a follow up to the employment physical to show that I have taken action to get my blood pressure down? How long should it take for the medication to have an affect on your system?

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monkeygirl22

replied on July 5th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

I would give it about two weeks. You can always have someone check your bp before you go back for the physical so that you are aware of what it is.

BayAreaBiker

replied on March 5th, 2009

New User

Incredible hypertension

On one occasion, my BP was 239/57.

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