<s>[INST] My pulse rate has increased to 120bpm and my BP reading is fluctuating between 137/92 to 154/96 with my home BP monitor.  I am taking low dose aspirin and medication for high blood pressure following a minor heart attack 5 years ago.  I am also Type ll diabetic with Insulin. I am currently suffering a cold. My normal BP with Plavix was 120 over 60-80 until my when my cardiologist recently terminated the Plavix.  These current readings are at rest.  Thank You, Gordon Ferguson [/INST] Hello Gordon! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that these blood pressure and heart rate fluctuations could be related to the cold and inflammation. Painkillers can also raise blood pressure values. Plavix does not have any effects on blood pressure or heart rate. Anyway, the situation does not seem to be really concerning. Regarding tachycardia, I would recommend taking a beta blocker. If after the cold, your blood pressure values still remain high, I would recommend increasing the doses of your antihypertensive Chat Doctor.  Some tips would help lower blood pressure naturally: - reduce salt and caffeine intake-lose some pounds if you are overweight-perform a lot of physical activity. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing good health,  </s>