BP rises dramatically when resting, why ?

By Placitas Sunday, March 30, 2008

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My systolic BP jumps about 30 points when I am dozing off, resting, watch tv etc. (i.e no activity). However, it returns to normal after being active again, ,walking eating, exercising etc.

Usually happens in the afternoon just a few hours after taking meds ( Toprol XL and Atacand) .

Why ?

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Sue

3/31/08 9:17pm

Hello Placitas and thanks for your post.

I search our site and thought the followng information might be helpful.

First, you migh twant to read the material on Toprol XL and Atacand .

Next, there are a number of causes for hypertension. I'm not certain why you have a rise the way you do, but you must speak to your doctor about this as soon as possible. I am not medically trained and just couldn't answer that question properly.

Hope this helps, please let us know what your doctor tells you.

All the best, sue (moderator)

Sue

3/31/08 9:22pm

Also found this - Sudden Rise in Blood Pressure - in our Q&A section. Not exact, but maybe informative.

All the nest, sue (moderator)

Bill

4/ 3/08 1:06pm

I have mentioned this to several MDs.

They have been unable to give me an answer except to say it is odd and try taking the meds at different times.

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