Home blood pressure monitors

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My DH has been asked to monitor his blood pressure because it's a bit high, but it could just be white coat syndrome.
The GP said that he could pop in twice a day to do it at the machine, or get a home kit.
It would be much easier to get a kit at home, and I've seen some online for around 25 pounds. Has anyone used one? Are the cheaper ones reliable and easy to use? Are there any particular brands that are good, or can I just buy a cheap one in boots?
Thank you for your help.

Boots own brand cheapest option is fine.

I personally would go for Omron.
Our GP surgery uses Omron and I bought the exact same one in Boots for £50ish.
I'd rather the peace of mind that offers.

Yes go for it.

DH was in a similar situation and so we bought one from our local chemist - it was around £30 or so. Its basic, just giving a BP reading but it seems to work well and we didnt want all the more advanced features.

As with anything buy it from a reputable supplier and it should be fine. Boots should be able to advise.

We found that generally our home monitor gives slightly higher readings than the one in the surgery - our Dr explained that this wasnt a major concern as long as we did all the readings on the same arm and in the same circumstyances so they can see the trend.

I suggest going to the surgery with the new home BP monitor and using it after the surgery machine to compare results. They can also show how best to position the sleeve thing to give the most accurate results. Also when doing it at home its best to be relaxed and not drunk alcohol or coffee in the previous hour or so

Yes, to be honest pretty much anything will be fine from any high street chemist or pharmacy. I recently replaced mine on Amazon quite cheaply. It isn't a complex bit of kit and I've never had any issues with use or accuracy wherever I've bought one from. I don't think there's any need to buy anything expensive.

For best use just make sure the tubes aren't tangled, keep still and ensure the arm cuff is tight enough to do its job. You literally just put the arm cuff on and press a button on the unit, the band inflates and tightens, takes the reading and displays it on the screen. There's honestly nothing else to it.

We have the basic Omron M2 at home. They've gone up a bit recently (what hasn't) but I think they're about £45. Ours has lasted for years.

Thank you all for your advice. I really appreciate it ❤️

Omron are a good brand. We use them in practice.

But one that goes on the arm rather than the wrist.