Should High Blood Pressure Medication Be Changed?

I take medication for high blood pressure. My current numbers are 138/87 to 140/94. Is that okay or should my medication be changed? It's been over a year since I started taking the medication.

The American Heart Association lists 120/80 and lower as normal blood pressure. The numbers you list would qualify as hypertension requiring treatment.

It looks like your physician has appropiately started you on medication. It is reasonable to have those medications adjusted after a period of time. That is a great discussion you can have with your primary care physician. You can keep a log of your blood pressure over different times of the day to help your physician in choosing an apppropiate adjustment in your medication.

Also keep in mind that in addition to taking medication, changes in diet and exercise can also help you maintain a better blood pressure.