Home monitoring can assist you in keeping track of your blood pressure, ensuring that your lifestyle modifications are working, and alerting you and your doctor to potential health issues. Blood pressure monitors are commonly available and require no prescription. Before you start, talk to your doctor about home monitoring.

It’s also important to see your doctor on a regular basis if you want to keep your blood pressure under control. If your blood pressure is under control, ask your doctor how often you should have it checked. Your doctor may advise you to check it daily or less frequently. If you’re changing drugs or treatments, your doctor may advise you to check your blood pressure two weeks after making the changes and one week before your next appointment.