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Is It To Be Concerned About The BP Decreasing Regularly?
I am on Torpol for blood pressure. It is usually in the 130/86 range even on the medicine. In the last six months I have lost about 30 lbs ... From 315 down to 285. My blood pressure has been dipping into the 111/62 range at times. Is that Ok? I feel a slight light headedness but nothing besides that. Is it too low? I am 34 yrs old... 6'6 Been on different blood pressure meds since 2003.
Regarding your concern, I would explain that these blood pressure values are not too low, but as you are experiencing lightheadedness, it means that it is low for your body (as you are not accustomed to such blood pressure values).
As you have lost some pounds, it has lead to a drop in your blood pressure.
Coming to this point, it is necessary reducing Toprol dose (take half of the dose) as you have a lower weight now and do not need such dose for the control of your blood pressure.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Greetings!
Dr. Iliri
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Is It To Be Concerned About The BP Decreasing Regularly?
Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that these blood pressure values are not too low, but as you are experiencing lightheadedness, it means that it is low for your body (as you are not accustomed to such blood pressure values). As you have lost some pounds, it has lead to a drop in your blood pressure. Coming to this point, it is necessary reducing Toprol dose (take half of the dose) as you have a lower weight now and do not need such dose for the control of your blood pressure. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Hope to have been helpful! Greetings! Dr. Iliri