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The level where blood pressure is too low.

Q: I’m having problems with my blood pressure. Mostly because it’s too high. Yesterday it dropped to 67/52. My question is—at what point does low blood pressure become dangerous?

A: High blood pressure needs to be treated at levels of 140/90 or greater. Low blood pressure...

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The dangers of low blood pressure.

Q: What are the dangers, if any, of blood pressure that is 88/58 and a pulse that is 63?

A: As long as you feel fine and are able to participate in your regular daily activities, your blood pressure is not a problem. Feeling dizzy or...

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When your blood pressure goes down too low.

Q: I am one month into a low fat, low sugar, low salt diet. I am a 68 year old male. I am taking medication for high blood pressure. Recently my pressure has dropped and now averages 104/63, occasionally as low as 98/58. At what...

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Blood pressure higher when sitting.

Q: When sitting my blood pressure is 150/94 in that range and pulse rate 90 plus. Then if I stand 15 minutes or longer my blood pressure drops. It’s been 90/50, 100/60 and pulse rate will be 98 and higher. What could be happening?

A: It...

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Symptoms of low blood pressure.

Q: I am a 58 yr. old male. Am on 5 mg of Lisinopril daily. My previous bp was 142/80. Sometimes it drops as low as 90/48. Is this too low? Should I stop taking the 5mg?

A: Your blood pressure appears to be in good...

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Blood pressure getting too low.

Q: I am a 70 year old male and am taking Lisinopril 20mg& atenolol25mg once daily. I have gone on a diet and exercise program [bike riding daily for 30-45 minutes]. My weight was 220lbs. at 5ft. 9in. I lost about 20lbs. My previous bp was...

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Low blood pressure, high pulse rate.

Q: Is there a correlation between lower blood pressure and higher Pulse rate?

A: Heart rate typically increases with activity but this should not cause high blood pressure. Heart rate does not correlate well with blood pressure. For more information go to this article on Heart.org.

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When to tell if your bp is low.

Q: My blood pressure runs 96/58. Would you say this is low? I am female 35 years old no other health issuses.

A: If you are not having any symptoms, your blood pressure is not too low. Low blood pressure that is related to an underlying...

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Blood Pressure Drops After Eating

Q:  5. My blood pressure is normally 130/70. When I eat anything at all the pressure drops to 80/39 and I get dizzy about 30 minutes later. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to get back to normal. Can you explain?

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Will use of the RESPeRATE cause blood pressure to go down too fast?

Q: Will use of the RESPeRATE cause blood pressure to go down too fast?

A: Use of the RESPeRATE is relaxing and soothing. It is natural for blood pressure to temporarily decrease in this setting. However, once a RESPeRATE session is over, the body quickly responds...

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