question: my bp was consistenently high at 170/115 .i was a smoker for 15 years and have quit now and am on nicotine gum .i am a regular gym goer for atleast 4 days a week.my lipid profile is normal.doctor has prescriped me Cardace H 5 mg one tablet a day to be taken at night after dinner.Now my bp is 145/92 after 15 days of  taking caradace h 5 mg.