Should I take BP medicine ?

High blood pressure is responsible for more than 1,000 deaths each day according to CDC Facts about hypertension.  About 7 of every 10 people having their first heart attack when having high blood pressure. About 8 of every 10 people having their first stroke while having high blood pressure.

Look at this video from one of the most respected medical journals JAMA about 2 studies that investigated high blood pressure and increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Control your blood pressure with everything you can including lifestyle changes and medications prescribed by your doctor.