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Concern about low blood pressure

Q: I usually have low blood pressure of 90/60 mm/Hg. But after exercising it drops to 80/50 mm/Hg. Then after breakfast it returns to 90/60. Is this normal or should I be taking some medication to raise my blood pressure?

A: As long as a person...

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BP: How low is too low?

Q: What is the lowest your blood pressure can be and still be safe? Sometimes mine gets around 105/60. I have been watching my food intake now for about 3 weeks. My b.p. was about 135/84. I also walk and exercise about an hour each...

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