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What Causes Elevated BP Along With Dizziness?
Hi my blood pressure is usually 120\+70 ,, I ran out of efexor, which I take for depression, then I start getting dizzy. Tis has been for about 7 days. And my blood pressure is 177\85 I do take 4 different meds for high blood pressure.what do you think?
Thu, 15 Mar 2018
Hello,
As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this:
Do a clinical examination by your treating Doctor and adjust dose because your pressure is little high and do follow few lifestyle modifications like this:
1) Eat healthy foods. Try the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods. Get plenty of potassium, which can help prevent and control high blood pressure. Eat less saturated fat and total fat. Consult with your dietician to make a chart.
2) Try to decrease the salt in your diet.
3) Try to maintain a healthy weight. If you're overweight, losing even 5 pounds can lower your blood pressure.
4) Try to increase physical activity. Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure and keep your weight under control. Strive for at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day.
5) Try to limit alcohol and don't smoke. Tobacco injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries.
6) Try to reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy coping techniques, such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. Getting plenty of sleep can help, too.
7) Monitor your blood pressure at home. Home blood pressure monitoring can help you keep closer tabs on your blood pressure, show if medication is working, and even alert you and your doctor to potential complications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this:
Do a clinical examination by your treating Doctor and adjust dose because your pressure is little high and do follow few lifestyle modifications like this:
1) Eat healthy foods. Try the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods. Get plenty of potassium, which can help prevent and control high blood pressure. Eat less saturated fat and total fat. Consult with your dietician to make a chart.
2) Try to decrease the salt in your diet.
3) Try to maintain a healthy weight. If you're overweight, losing even 5 pounds can lower your blood pressure.
4) Try to increase physical activity. Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure and keep your weight under control. Strive for at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day.
5) Try to limit alcohol and don't smoke. Tobacco injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries.
6) Try to reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy coping techniques, such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. Getting plenty of sleep can help, too.
7) Monitor your blood pressure at home. Home blood pressure monitoring can help you keep closer tabs on your blood pressure, show if medication is working, and even alert you and your doctor to potential complications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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