How accurate? My BP is all ver the place and normally ^ at the dr office. He suggested meds but thought better to check myself for 2 weeks then decide
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Mine is not accurate. It has been giving me a diastolic reading of 98 for 2 weeks which sent me to the doctor (costing me money and time.) At the doctor's office got two separate readings of 80. Came home and used this device and got 98 again. So it's off by 18 - which makes it worse than useless. I'm going to have to toss it even though it's practically new. Unless someone else wants it?
243453
My daughter's BP was very high so we sent her this monitor. So far, she has told me it is holding pretty steady each time she uses the monitor. Other than what she tells me, I cannot tell you how accurate it is....I will know more when I speak with my daughter again. My husband did a lot of checking on BP monitors and found this one to be a good one at a good price. Good luck......
243454
I have not found this monitor to be consistent or accurate. I started keeping my blood pressure with this model in April 2014. When I realized that is was reading high, I took it to 2 different doctor's offices and had it checked against their conventional blood pressure monitor and the Omron was higher than both. I also took it to the fire station and had an EMT take my blood pressure and then immediately used the Omron; the EMT read 120/70 and the Omron read 149/85 within 2 minutes. Have asked the company for an exchange or refund, and they did not respond after 2 emails. I then called Amazon.com and they are working to resolve this issue. I have not found this monitor to be consistent or accurate. I started keeping my blood pressure with this model in April 2014. When I realized that is was reading high, I took it to 2 different doctor's offices and had it checked against their conventional blood pressure monitor and the Omron was higher than both. I also took it to the fire station and had an EMT take my blood pressure and then immediately used the Omron; the EMT read 120/70 and the Omron read 149/85 within 2 minutes. Have asked the company for an exchange or refund, and they did not respond after 2 emails. I then called... » Read More I have not found this monitor to be consistent or accurate. I started keeping my blood pressure with this model in April 2014. When I realized that is was reading high, I took it to 2 different doctor's offices and had it checked against their conventional blood pressure monitor and the Omron was higher than both. I also took it to the fire station and had an EMT take my blood pressure and then immediately used the Omron; the EMT read 120/70 and the Omron read 149/85 within 2 minutes. Have asked the company for an exchange or refund, and they did not respond after 2 emails. I then called Amazon.com and they are working to resolve this issue. « Show Less
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My doctor wants me taking my blood pressure at home. When I told him I wasn't sure the monitor was accurate, he had me bring it to his office. His nurse checked it against the office cuff. She repeated comparing the two a second time. This monitor and the one in the office didn't vary more than 3 points. She felt it was really accurately.
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I found this device to be very accurate. In fact, the reason I bought it was precisely what you're experiencing. I used to have my doctor take my pressure before, during and after my checkup. I refused to take medication so my doctor suggested this device. If anything, at times my pressure is somewhat low. This model of Omron also has a memory so you can reference previous readings and keep a log if you want.
243457
I think all BP machines - even those used in a doctor's office - read high. I can't speak to accuracy, but readings on the Omron have been very consistent.
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As a physician, I would advise against taking this because, if it actually raises the testosterone level, then it will also raise the blood pressure over time. Others answering this question are not seeing that rise, but that is because they've only been doing it for a few weeks or months. It may take several years to raise your blood pressure, but there are numerous sources on info now showing testosterone raises blood pressure. (You have probably seen the lawyers advertising if you used a testosterone product, contact them because they are suing the hell out of those drug companies due to all the strokes and heart attacks caused by those products!!) As a physician, I would advise against taking this because, if it actually raises the testosterone level, then it will also raise the blood pressure over time. Others answering this question are not seeing that rise, but that is because they've only been doing it for a few weeks or months. It may take several years to raise your blood pressure, but there are numerous sources on info now showing testosterone raises blood pressure. (You have probably seen the lawyers advertising if you used a testosterone product, contact them because they are suing the hell out of those drug companies due to... » Read More As a physician, I would advise against taking this because, if it actually raises the testosterone level, then it will also raise the blood pressure over time. Others answering this question are not seeing that rise, but that is because they've only been doing it for a few weeks or months. It may take several years to raise your blood pressure, but there are numerous sources on info now showing testosterone raises blood pressure. (You have probably seen the lawyers advertising if you used a testosterone product, contact them because they are suing the hell out of those drug companies due to all the strokes and heart attacks caused by those products!!) « Show Less
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I'm not sure. We had our unit for about 6 weeks. When my husband had a checkup with his cardiologist, we found that the unit was reading VERY high compared to his actual blood pressure. We tried to return it, but since we had owned it over 30 days we were unable to return it, so we just threw it away.
1188879
Wear monitor on inside wrist. However, Mom's doctor advised that bp readings can be 10 points off comparedto traditional blood pressure device; so we no longer use the wrist monitor.
993335
I have found it very accurate when compared against other devices like treadmill sensors which you hold on to and even when I compare to a blood pressure monitor.There is a little heart which flashes on the top right so if you hold your other hand to the pulse at your neck you can get confirmation that the heartbeat measured on the watch coincides with the actual heartbeat you are experiencing.
199312
My blood pressure was really bad before I started using this product and within weeksof when I started taking this product my blood pressure has been normal and where it should be and I never went to the doctor and never took anything else to help it. Whenever I check it now it is normal. Product says it helps alot of other things as wellas your heart. Other thing I noticed is my skin was so dry and itchy and now it is so much softer and feels so much younger to the touch. I have been taking this productfor 2 and half months now.
2257258
Be sure that you are in the same position and have been there for the same time when you take BP. If I'm relaxed in my recliner for 15 minutes I get much better readings
2146412
Most BP units today have the capability to read higher BP readings. Sometimes the monitor just needs to be changed to a higher threshold
223215
My doctor recently asked me to do a series of BP's over a week. I managed ok to put it on myself, a little fiddly I guess but it worked ok by trapping the stethoscope under the cuff before inflating. Hope this helps.
86330
Should focus on normalizing BP through diet and exercise not taking pills to treat the symptoms. I went on a strict diet and don't need to take this product any longer.
135526
I purchased the Omron 785 and it is very accurate. Omron BP785 10 Series Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor, Black/white
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I find this wrist monitor accurate enough. My readings before Doctors visits compared to her upper arm cuff method are only a few points different. Activity will change your BP reading so your doctor may require you have his office nurse to do frequent checks . I doubt that a post op cardiac patient would use this wrist monitor but I think for the average home taking BP this is an excellent choice and if the readings were very low or very high you should see your Doctor for a check up immediately.I will not dicker if your doctor prefers the cuff but this method also has a problem if the taker of the BP is hard of hearing ......Follow your Doctors advice what ever it is. Thats what you pay him for. I find this wrist monitor accurate enough. My readings before Doctors visits compared to her upper arm cuff method are only a few points different. Activity will change your BP reading so your doctor may require you have his office nurse to do frequent checks . I doubt that a post op cardiac patient would use this wrist monitor but I think for the average home taking BP this is an excellent choice and if the readings were very low or very high you should see your Doctor for a check up immediately.I will not dicker if your doctor prefers the cuff but this method also has a problem if... » Read More I find this wrist monitor accurate enough. My readings before Doctors visits compared to her upper arm cuff method are only a few points different. Activity will change your BP reading so your doctor may require you have his office nurse to do frequent checks . I doubt that a post op cardiac patient would use this wrist monitor but I think for the average home taking BP this is an excellent choice and if the readings were very low or very high you should see your Doctor for a check up immediately.I will not dicker if your doctor prefers the cuff but this method also has a problem if the taker of the BP is hard of hearing ......Follow your Doctors advice what ever it is. Thats what you pay him for. « Show Less
431126
I took it for two months and I did not see a noticeable difference in my Blood Pressure. I have not placed another order.PG
480735
my doctor recommended a specific dosage because same will benefit seniors with high blood pressure/cholesterol. ask your doctor what is best for your specific needs.
2274545
No, our BP readings with this monitor are very accurate and the same as the doctor's monitor. Excellent machine!
1703996
I compared mine to the use of sphygmomanometer, like in dr.office and stethoscope. Wrist manometer easy, comfortable. Readings comparable, blood pressure changes all the time. Important thing is following changes
2036027
There's lots of room!!! Some pills I take are monsters. These pills containers are the best...lots of room. After time the AM/PM marks wear off. I've added a masking taped X on my morning pills...that's when I take my BP meds. :)