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What Causes Dizziness And Chest Tightness Post BP Medication Withdrawal?

Hi, I have had elevated to high BP for year. I stopped taking my meds few months ago as I am working out with trainer 2-3 week. Recently feeling light headed, dizzy, almost fainted and chest tightening. (same symptoms as I felt when I found out it was elevated) I went to DR just to get blood test & my bottom # was 90 top think 136 or 146. So I knew I had to get back on the meds. Waiting to get blood test results. My ? is how do I know I am not experiencing something worse?
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Abruptly stopping anti-hypertensive medications will lead to an increase in blood pressure and symptoms of headache, nausea, sweating its suggested to restart the medications with lifestyle modifications. 
 

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
 Dr. Ponnambalam V
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What Causes Dizziness And Chest Tightness Post BP Medication Withdrawal?

Hello, Abruptly stopping anti-hypertensive medications will lead to an increase in blood pressure and symptoms of headache, nausea, sweating its suggested to restart the medications with lifestyle modifications.    Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,  Dr. Ponnambalam V