yarnold

[Yarnold]

how often should I take BP while on BP medication . Have been taking it fortnightly and it is fine - can aim now take it monthlyb

[Lowerfield_no_more]

If you feel your BP is now under control then as and when you want to is my response. I have been taking BP meds for over 20 years and rarely take a reading. But your GP should be arranging for a test from time to time, say on an annual basis.

[Happyrosie]

I’d say it was between you and your doc. Presumably you are reviewed annually. I am, and was asked to take my pressure monthly but only send it to surgery if I was concerned it was too low or high.

[Qualipop]

Of course you can take it monthly if you think it's stable. If your GP wants to check, he will probably ask you to take it 3 times a day for a week and then work out the average. I took it regularly after a heart attack but now I rarely bother. I do a fulkl week of checks every 6 months or so.

[Yarnold in reply to Qualipop]

thanks for your input

[aviation1]

Buy a BP machine - they are quite accurate - I only measure mine out of almost curiosity now (I am week 16 OHS MVR) albeit still on b-blockers 2.5mg per day

[Yarnold in reply to aviation1]

I have one and will take bp every 3 weeks or so - thanks for your input

[aviation1]

Also my GP said to take at least 2 (or even 3) measurements within 5 mins for an average reading