Hello there, sir. Thank you for the inquiry. Based on American Heart Association (AHA), elevated high blood pressure is considered 120-129 mmHg in systolic and less than 80 mmHg in diastolic pressure. I understand that you are already being prescribed Amlibon, an anti-hypertensive medication that is a calcium channel blocker.

It prescribed in conjunction with lifestyle changes which I will explain later. Amlibon is taken orally. There are several known side effect such as leg swelling, difficulty in breathing, palpitations and even muscle pain. You need to ensure that you are compliant to this medication according to doctor’s prescription. It is important to keep a normal blood pressure.

High blood pressure predisposes patients to organ damage and hemorrhagic stroke. These may be life-threatening. Hence, prevention of high blood pressure is important with medication and lifestyle changes. It also decrease the risk of heart diseases. Managing high blood pressure is a lifelong commitment. Have a well- balanced diet to maintain a normal body weight and decrease the heart’s workload.

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan is designed to control the high blood pressure. It consists of limiting the intake of fat, salt as well as sugar. As suggested by AHA, salt intake should be less than 1500mg per day for a person with high blood pressure. Besides that, limit your alcohol intake if you are consuming alcohol and quit smoking.

The nicotine in cigarettes increases the blood pressure. In addition to that, learn how to manage stress well. Being overworked and having a financial burden are often the major cause of stress. Consult a counsellor or a therapist. By working together with your doctor, borderline hypertension can be reversed if managed promptly. I hope this helps.