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Low Blood Pressure,dizziness,fatigue
Question: Hi, my bp is 95/64 I feel nervousness in side my body, dizziness and fatigue all the time. I am a 41 yrs old female, I am 5 8 and weigh 180lbs. Could this be causing my side effects?
Hello and thank you for the query.
Let me provide you with some information so we can work on helping you feel better. As for your blood pressure a reading of 95/64 would certainly be regarded as a low blood pressure but has to be taken in context of what your blood pressure usually runs. If you previously had an average blood pressure of 120/80 and now it is 95/64 then certainly this would make you feel dizzy, weak, tired and such.
From your medications none of your meds appear suspect in this case. It is remotely possible that Xanax could lower the blood pressure a bit but not at the dose which you take.
In addition we must make sure the readings you are getting are accurate so I encourage you to go to the local pharmacy to verify your readings with one of the calibrated machines.
So, what can cause low blood pressure?
1) Dehydration - non enough fluids
2) Anemia or low blood count
3) Hormonal fluctuation - including thyroid and cortisol
-these are among the more common causes other than medications.
As I think your symptoms are due to your blood pressure I would really feel more comfortable knowing that you go and see your physician for a thorough examination and possibly some blood tests which can help us rule out some possible underlying causes.
I hope this answer has been both informative and adequate for you. Should you have followup questions, I am available to address them.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Let me provide you with some information so we can work on helping you feel better. As for your blood pressure a reading of 95/64 would certainly be regarded as a low blood pressure but has to be taken in context of what your blood pressure usually runs. If you previously had an average blood pressure of 120/80 and now it is 95/64 then certainly this would make you feel dizzy, weak, tired and such.
From your medications none of your meds appear suspect in this case. It is remotely possible that Xanax could lower the blood pressure a bit but not at the dose which you take.
In addition we must make sure the readings you are getting are accurate so I encourage you to go to the local pharmacy to verify your readings with one of the calibrated machines.
So, what can cause low blood pressure?
1) Dehydration - non enough fluids
2) Anemia or low blood count
3) Hormonal fluctuation - including thyroid and cortisol
-these are among the more common causes other than medications.
As I think your symptoms are due to your blood pressure I would really feel more comfortable knowing that you go and see your physician for a thorough examination and possibly some blood tests which can help us rule out some possible underlying causes.
I hope this answer has been both informative and adequate for you. Should you have followup questions, I am available to address them.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have been through numermous blood tests and have seen many doctors all my reslults come back clean.. Although i am anemic. I have had my blood pressure taken many times recently by doctors and it runs 95/61. i feel so tired and when i get up get so dizzy. and my head feels swimmy/dizziness. i dont know what to do.
Hello and thanks for your followup.
Your doctors may consider giving you a medication to elevate the blood pressure slightly to help improve your symptoms. If your doctor is not willing to consider this I would seek a second opinion.
These medicines, which raise blood pressure, include fludrocortisone and midodrine. If they are used, you need to be carefully followed by a physician for dosage adjustment.
I realize you are dealing with a difficult situation but I hope we have provided you with some good information to go forward with here to address the issue. If you have further questions I am available.
Thank you.
Dr. Galamaga
Your doctors may consider giving you a medication to elevate the blood pressure slightly to help improve your symptoms. If your doctor is not willing to consider this I would seek a second opinion.
These medicines, which raise blood pressure, include fludrocortisone and midodrine. If they are used, you need to be carefully followed by a physician for dosage adjustment.
I realize you are dealing with a difficult situation but I hope we have provided you with some good information to go forward with here to address the issue. If you have further questions I am available.
Thank you.
Dr. Galamaga
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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