Antihypertensive medications are prescribed for people with high blood pressure. Accordingly, to ensure health, patients may need to take antihypertensive medications for life, even if their blood pressure stabilizes.

When I woke up this morning, before getting out of bed, I measured my blood pressure in both arms. My left arm was 133/82, and my right arm was 125/81. I've read that blood pressure is usually higher when you first wake up. So, doctor, I'd like to ask, what is a normal blood pressure reading right after waking up?

Doctor, could you please tell me if a systolic blood pressure of 105 - 110 and a diastolic blood pressure of 54 - 62 is normal or abnormal?

High blood pressure is one of the factors that lead to cardiovascular problems. A balanced and healthy diet is considered a "guideline" to help you prevent and effectively control high blood pressure.