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What Causes Low BP While On Propranolol?
Posted on
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
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Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Question : My mother takes enalapril and propanolol for hypertension. Her BP is sometimes as low as 100/50 Is this okay?
Brief Answer:
if no symptoms at all, then it is ok
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The blood pressure reading is okay if she does not have any symptoms. Low blood pressure is generally considered to be 90/60.
There are some persons who may have blood pressures in this range or below and do not have any symptoms because these readings are normal for them.
If she does not have any symptoms of low blood pressure at these readings then she can continue her medication at the present doses.
If she has any symptoms at all, they need to be altered.
Symptoms include: dizziness, light headed sensation, shortness of breath, palpitations, clammy, chest pain, weakness, fainting .
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
if no symptoms at all, then it is ok
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The blood pressure reading is okay if she does not have any symptoms. Low blood pressure is generally considered to be 90/60.
There are some persons who may have blood pressures in this range or below and do not have any symptoms because these readings are normal for them.
If she does not have any symptoms of low blood pressure at these readings then she can continue her medication at the present doses.
If she has any symptoms at all, they need to be altered.
Symptoms include: dizziness, light headed sensation, shortness of breath, palpitations, clammy, chest pain, weakness, fainting .
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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