personally since you are only in the pre hypertension stage i would say start with the cardiologist recommendation. you can always go on the pills if it doesn't work. also do you check your blood pressure at any other time besides at the doctor? many people's bp's go up naturally just beacuse they are at the doctor. it's called white coat syndrome. go to your local pharmacy that has a blood pressure machine and check it there. (make sure you sit there at least 4 minutes before taking your pressure walking can raise it so you need to rest first)
should i start taking blood pressure medicine? . my blood pressure is in the pre-hypertension stages. i am 35 healthy exercise 5 times per week and eat relatively well. i recently went to my gp and she told me to start medication. however i then saw a cardiologist who told me to change my workout routine to all cardio workouts and to avoid the medicine if i can since i am so young. i am very confused since i have two competing opinions. i don't want to be on the medicine but will do so if i have no other choice