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Suggest Remedy For Dizziness After Taking BP Medicatiion

Dr gave me Bp med I took for first time this morning. I am dizzy felt like falling and have taken my Bp 3 or 4 times 80/50 was last one and 75 / 45 earlier. The med is called lisinopril 20 mg
I feel better than before but a little anxious don't want to go to er
posted on Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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Thank you for asking HCM
Drastic reduction of BP is one of the side effect of ACE inhibitors like lisinopril.In such case dosage should be reduced.You can approach ER for this as lower of BP like the readings you have given here can cause cerebrovascular accidents like stroke.Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further query.
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Suggest Remedy For Dizziness After Taking BP Medicatiion

Hi Thank you for asking HCM Drastic reduction of BP is one of the side effect of ACE inhibitors like lisinopril.In such case dosage should be reduced.You can approach ER for this as lower of BP like the readings you have given here can cause cerebrovascular accidents like stroke.Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.