my BP was identical to your before and after. I have trouble with most medications so I was reluctant to go on a BP pill. Taking 10mg lisinopril. Its taken 2 yrs but I am finally back to normal. Check your cholesterol. Mine was always a little high(250) but went up over 300 on prednisone. I also gained 10 pounds. I now take cholesterol medication as well. Also check your A1C. Mine was always around 5.6. My highest reading on prednisone was 6.1. Even after 2 years it has only dropped to 5.9-6.0. Not taking anything for that. But I have to watch it.