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Can BP Of 168/96 Cause Dizziness And Lightheadedness?

Hi Doc. My blood pressure is 168 over 96. Please advise whether it is ok. I have been diagnosed in 2014 and since then I have been on tablets called Lisoretic 10/12mg. On 13 August I felt dizzy and collapsed and when I checked it was 37 on the lower side. Since that day my doctor said I must not take my tablets because my Bp is low. I habe been checking every day up to now the readong is as above. Please advise
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
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Hello,
Mentioned readings is high only. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. If bp is persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then you should be on medicines for it. Depending upon your bp readings we ll add medicine like Amlodipine. We ll also need to adjust the dose so as to prevent low bp.
Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once..
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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Can BP Of 168/96 Cause Dizziness And Lightheadedness?

Hello, Mentioned readings is high only. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. If bp is persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then you should be on medicines for it. Depending upon your bp readings we ll add medicine like Amlodipine. We ll also need to adjust the dose so as to prevent low bp. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn t abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once.. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.