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What Causes A Decrease In The BP Level Despite Taking Verapamil And Cilazapril?
Time 10.45am omron BP unit registered 86/47 pulse 79 feeling a bit shaky and light headed,taking 120mg Verpamil plus Cilazapril+Hydrocholorothiazide 5mg+12.5mg 1/2 tab; with breakfast. wgt 58kg, male, age 76yrs hgt 160cm. avg reading 144/61 62 pulse. BP has been dropping over last 3 days 132/56 69, 101/47 77: 121/48 75: 110/49 77. Sleeping OK. Stop taking Prednisone 40mg in morning 7days 20mg 7days. last tablet 4 days ago. Your comments would be appreciated. Thanks Kevin
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
Hello,
It's normal that blood pressure changes during hours. Stopping prednisone may cause a decrease in acute blood pressure. Hope you stopped it based on doctor advise, because it would be stopped gradually, lowering the dose. You should see your acute blood pressure before taking medications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anila Skenderi
It's normal that blood pressure changes during hours. Stopping prednisone may cause a decrease in acute blood pressure. Hope you stopped it based on doctor advise, because it would be stopped gradually, lowering the dose. You should see your acute blood pressure before taking medications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anila Skenderi
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