 [ Symptoms ] have high blood pressure often times over 210110 i take medication with little help should i be checking it at home  i take my blood pressure a couple times a week or after having problem with getting dizzy or extreme sweating also more often if changing medications my doctor say is i check it to often and should just not check it not sure [ Disease ] your blood pressure is not in control as you know taking your blood pressure readings every day at least twice would provider your doctor with helpful information since it appears that you will need an adjustment in your medication regime adjusting medications is very common so this is done in most people in addition to taking your blood pressures at home make sure to reduce your salt intake and if you are overweight try to reduce your weight by achieving an ideal weight and walking more exercise this will greatly improve the effectiveness of your blood pressure management