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Should Atacand Plus Be Taken If BP Is Low?

I am 52 years old.Since having a laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy ten days ago, I have had lower blood pressure than usual-still within the normal range (this morning,113 on 70). However I've been experiencing dizziness. Five months ago I was placed on Atacand medication due to High B.P and now taking Atacand Plus. I realise that the lowered BP is due to the effect of the morphine PCA following surgery and the reduced mobility. At this stage in recovery, I am certainly less mobile than usual, but relatively active for this stage of recovery. Should I take my blood pressure in the morning, once I'm up and about, before taking the prescribed Atacand PLus, or should I just continue to take it as normal?
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Hi,
Thank you for your question.
The blood pressure that you have mentioned should not cause any dizziness.
Morphine PCA following a surgery can cause low blood pressure.
Drink upto 2 liters of water per day.
Continue taking your usual medication.
Check your blood pressure only once daily.
Whenever you sit for a longer time, make sure you stand for a minute and then you start to walk.
Standing up and walking immediately can sometimes make you feel dizzy which is known as orthostatic hypotension.
Hope it helps.

Regards.
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Should Atacand Plus Be Taken If BP Is Low?

Hi, Thank you for your question. The blood pressure that you have mentioned should not cause any dizziness. Morphine PCA following a surgery can cause low blood pressure. Drink upto 2 liters of water per day. Continue taking your usual medication. Check your blood pressure only once daily. Whenever you sit for a longer time, make sure you stand for a minute and then you start to walk. Standing up and walking immediately can sometimes make you feel dizzy which is known as orthostatic hypotension. Hope it helps. Regards.