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Low BP After Exercise, Have Weight Loss, On Lisinopril. Can I Cut Down The Medication In Half?

im a 49 year old male. I am 6 2 and weigh 225 pounds. I have had high blood pressure issues in the past. I have started a exercise program and I am runnign 4 miles a day now and lifting weights. I have lost 25 pounds in two months. I am taking 10mg of Lisenipril (might not have spelt that right). I take my blood pressure every week and today it was 115/56 with a heart rate of 61 bpm. At this time I am not in the country where my doctor is and do not have health care available to me. The blood pressure seems to be a little low (56). Should I cut my medication in half and see if the bottom number will rise?
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
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Thanks for your question

If your blood pressure at 115/54 does not cause you any symptoms like dizziness, light headed ness, excessive fatigue etc then you shouldn't cut down your medications.

I suggest you should consult a doctor for your over-corrected BP

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Low BP After Exercise, Have Weight Loss, On Lisinopril. Can I Cut Down The Medication In Half?

Thanks for your question If your blood pressure at 115/54 does not cause you any symptoms like dizziness, light headed ness, excessive fatigue etc then you shouldn t cut down your medications. I suggest you should consult a doctor for your over-corrected BP Hope that answers