An average blood pressure of 170/100 mmHg is dangerously high (Stage 2 hypertension) and requires immediate medical evaluation to prevent a stroke or heart attack. I cannot prescribe a specific medication online, as the right choice depends on her medical history, kidney function, and lifestyle. Doctors commonly prescribe medications like ACE inhibitors (e.g., Lisinopril), ARBs (e.g., Losartan), Calcium Channel Blockers (e.g., Amlodipine), or diuretics, often combining them for readings this high. Please consult her physician urgently for a safe, personalized prescription. If she develops headaches, chest pain, or shortness of breath, seek emergency medical care immediately.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) and hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) are closely linked. High cholesterol leads to plaque buildup that narrows and stiffens your arteries. Your heart must then pump harder to move blood through these restricted pathways, which raises your blood pressure. Managing both is key to keeping your blood vessels healthy.\n\nTo treat these conditions, doctors commonly prescribe. For cholesterol, statins such as atorvastatin or simvastatin lower cholesterol levels. For blood pressure ACE inhibitors (like lisinopril), ARBs (like losartan), or calcium channel blockers (like amlodipine).\n\nSometimes, a single combination pill containing both a statin and a blood pressure medication is prescribed for convenience.