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What Causes Lightheadedness, Sweating, Nausea And Breathing Difficulty Post Intake Of BP Pill?
Question: I've had a lot of stress lately. Today I took a blood pressure pill (my doctor said to take one anytime I felt I was going to have a stressful day). As I was driving I became lightheaded, sweaty, nauseous and had trouble breathing. I had to pull over and my hands and feet began to tingle painfully. This lasted about 5-6 minutes until it passed. Could this have been a silent heart attack or stroke?
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My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be caused by a heart attack or stroke.
Low blood pressure or a panic attack seems to be the cause of all this clinical scenario.
So just relax and do not worry about it!
I would recommend avoiding blood pressure pills during stressful days, because they can lower your blood pressure and even cause fainting.
Instead, I would recommend taking Alprazolam 0.25mg 1 or 2 tablets during stressful situations. It is an anxiolytic drug, with no sedative effects. It will help you manage anxiety without lowering your blood pressure. By reducing anxiety, it will also help avoid possible blood pressure peaks.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be caused by a heart attack or stroke.
Low blood pressure or a panic attack seems to be the cause of all this clinical scenario.
So just relax and do not worry about it!
I would recommend avoiding blood pressure pills during stressful days, because they can lower your blood pressure and even cause fainting.
Instead, I would recommend taking Alprazolam 0.25mg 1 or 2 tablets during stressful situations. It is an anxiolytic drug, with no sedative effects. It will help you manage anxiety without lowering your blood pressure. By reducing anxiety, it will also help avoid possible blood pressure peaks.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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