[livi]

I agree completely with Tobra. Western "modern" pill chewing school medicine has caught the general population in a strong grip of belief in pills. Pills for this, pills for that. Some are statistically effective for a majority who takes them, some are not. Furthermore, whats hip and scientific evidence today turns out no better than placebo tomorrow. And we have not even discussed negative effects yet.

With that blood pressure I would definitely go with life stile changes first, for say 6 - 12 months and see what happens. How you treat your body is many times at least as effective as pills. Much like a flat six engine. Drive her warm, regular exercise and good wholesome oil. No matter how much snake oil you pour into her, it won´t help if the basic treatment is forgotten.

Edit: Slightly exaggerating here to make a general point.