Hello,My husband has been measuring his blood pressure with his cuff for the last couple of weeks as he felt out of sorts; he is taking blood pressure pills(Atacand 32mg).  Just a few minutes ago, he took it and it measured 152/83.  He is just monitoring it at present in hopes that it goes down and if it doesnt, he will call to see his doctor next week.  Is this dangerously high, or not. Thanks, Mary
Hello, thanks for your question. Your husbands blood pressure is not too high at 152/83. A blood pressure of 152?83 mmHg indicates stage 1 hypertension. Blood pressure medications take minutes to an hour for blood pressure to Chat Doctor.  I advise that you always take medications as prescribed. If you should miss a dose, take immediately you remember only if the time of the next dose is 3 or more hours. Warm regards