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A " normal" pressure is around 120/80. SO 168/98 is a little on the high side. I would seek a Dr. opinion. However there are several things that one can do in order to lower pressure without medications. I would search the net, it is a god send!

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Definitely not good.

Please see a doctor about it. Soon.

Anything higher than 120 over 80 should be investigated.

168 over 126 should be investigated as soon as possible.

Maybe that reading was after physical exercise, or being really nervous? Or maybe it's usually that high?

Depending on the cause of this high blood pressure, a daily prescribed medicine and a change of diet could literally be a lifesaver -- but only your doctor can give you the best answer.

I don't mean to unduely scare you, but you might shorten your life by decades unless you see a doctor about that high blood pressure.

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no Yes! A normal BP should be around 120/80 for a healthy adult. Please go get that checked by your doctor.

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