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Low blood pressure: What is a remedy for that?

Florence
12/03/08
Florence
Topics:High Blood Pressure

I am taking Hyzaar for high blood pressure, but today I am having a reaction and blood pressure is 68/45.  That is low isn't it? I don't know why. 

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Martin Cane, M.D.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Florence,

 

Thanks for your question.  Yes 68/45 is low, but are you having any symptoms of dizziness, weakness or lightheadedness, especially when sitting up from a lying position, or standing up from a sitting position?  If you are not having any symptoms, this situation is not serious.  If you are having symptoms, you should contact your physician immediately for his instructions on what to do. 

 

If you are not having symptoms, then it would be a good idea to see your doctor as soon as possible for his reading of your blood pressure and instructions on what to do.  This may well require a change in medication, but he will be the one to decide.

 

As to why this is happening?  It's impossible to answer this without seeing the patient, asking further questions, and performing an examination. 

 

Best wishes and feel better.

 

Martin Cane, M.D.

 

 

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