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Does The Cholesterol Medicine (40 Mg. Of Simvastin) Cause Low Blood Pressure ?
I am a 66 year old female currently on high blood pressure medicine. (.25 mg.) hydrochlorothiazide. I weigh 174 lbs. I walk a mile every day. My blood pressure has been 95/72. Isn t this rather low. I am taking cholesterol medicine (40 mg. of simvastin). Concern the medicine is causing low blood pressure??
Wed, 27 Apr 2011
Hello
Your blood pressure medicine needs to be titrated since you bp is on the lower side.Your dose should be adjusted.
Your blood pressure medicine needs to be titrated since you bp is on the lower side.Your dose should be adjusted.
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