Sit down and rest quietly
Slow your breathing
Loosen tight clothing
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and exercise
Drink a glass of water if you are not fluid-restricted
Recheck your blood pressure after 5 to 10 minutes
If you were prescribed blood pressure medicine and missed a dose, take it as directed
If you have a prescribed as-needed blood pressure medicine, take it only as directed by your clinician
Seek emergency help immediately if you have chest pain, shortness of breath, severe headache, confusion, weakness, vision changes, or BP is 180/120 or higher and stays high after resting