Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ?  Please type your query here... I am a 40 year old woman with high blood pressure.  I am not overweight and my height/weight is proportionate.  I am currently taking 8 mg ofPerindopril daily.  My pressure is sometimes as high as 150 over 110.  Any suggestions.  Thanks, Patt.
Hello, You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week.  If BP is persistently more than 140/90 MMH, then medicines need to be changed. Occasional readings above 140/90 is acceptable. If the majority of readings are above 140 then better to shift on other medicine like telmisartan Amlodipine combination 40/5 mg once a day.  Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any.  Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.