High Blood Pressure & Exercise 

Can I still get high blood pressure if I exercise?

Athletes and other people who exercise regularly are less likely to have high blood pressure and heart problems than people who don't exercise. However, even if you exercise regularly, you can get high blood pressure, so you should have your blood pressure checked regularly.

Will medicine that lowers my blood pressure affect my exercise?

Many blood pressure medicines have no major effect on exercise. Ask your doctor if your medicine will cause any problems with exercise.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effects from your blood pressure medicine. There are many types of blood pressure medicine, and your doctor can find one that works well for you. Don't stop taking a blood pressure medicine without first talking to your doctor.

If you have high blood pressure, you can still exercise as long as you control your blood pressure by making lifestyle changes and, if needed, taking a blood pressure medicine.