Is it not normal to have 190/90 BP?
Patient: My grandmmother is 81 yrs old. Checked her bp several times over a 3hr period and always got 190/90.  Doctor gave her CAPTOPRIL 10 minutes ago.  Her hands and feet are cold.  She's weak and can't stand up.  She can move her arms and feet and didn't have a hard time in the bathroom 3 hrs ago.  Pls. advise.  Tks. Doctor: In my opinion she should be started only on Amlodipine (Norvasc) 5mg once daily in the morning. Wait for atleast a week while having her B.P recorded during that week 3 times per day. The new drug added may take some time to add its antihypertensive effects. For her the target resting BP should be below 140/90mmHg. The dose of Amlodipine may be titrated to 10mg daily if BP still going above 160/90mmHg. If you need further help regarding BP control stategy, feel free to contact.