Stage 2 hypertension may require treatment with lifestyle changes and a combination of medications. an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.If you have stage 1 hypertension, your doctor may suggest lifestyle changes and medication. You may not need prescription medications. These may help bring your blood pressure numbers down. If your blood pressure is elevated, your doctor may suggest lifestyle changes like eating a heart-healthy diet, cutting back on alcohol, and exercising regularly. Having elevated blood pressure puts you at risk for high blood pressure. This is because it’s a risk factor for heart disease. If you have high blood pressure, your doctor may watch it closely. taking a corticosteroid like fludrocortisone to help increase blood volume.wearing compression stockings to help prevent blood from pooling in your legs.If it’s unclear why your blood pressure is low, treatment options may include: The doctor will likely address that health condition or concern first. Low blood pressure is often caused by another health condition or concern, like: Your doctor may not treat low blood pressure if you don’t have symptoms. It’s a good idea to take your blood pressure more than once at one sitting, with 1 minute between each reading.

Write the results in a blood pressure journal and share them with the doctor. Talk with a doctor about how often you should check your blood pressure at home. No matter what category of blood pressure you have, it’s important to monitor it regularly. Your reading may indicate a blood pressure problem even if only one number is high.

Blood pressure chart to print out