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What Causes Low BP Inspite Of Taking Lisinopril?

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Posted on Thu, 15 May 2014
Question: I used to have serious PVC problems. Drs put me on Bisoprol 5mg. then I changed heart dr., and he put me on Lisinopril 5 mg. Now my BP is about 80/40. after walking on treadmill I was able to raise my BP to 149/58. should I talk to my Dr?
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Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
YES / AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Detailed Answer:
Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

YES
You SHOULD call your doctor – IMMEDIATELY

The fall may be from the drugs
Yet, it is safer and wise to exclude other silent causes
You may need EKG and/or blood tests…

In the meantime, hold Lisinopril
Re-check after a few hours

If still low, reduce the next dose of Bisoprolol to half
It should not be stopped suddenly
It can reduce the heart rate and blood pressure

Take care     
Wishing all well
God bless
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What Causes Low BP Inspite Of Taking Lisinopril?

Brief Answer: YES / AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Detailed Answer: Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic YES You SHOULD call your doctor – IMMEDIATELY The fall may be from the drugs Yet, it is safer and wise to exclude other silent causes You may need EKG and/or blood tests… In the meantime, hold Lisinopril Re-check after a few hours If still low, reduce the next dose of Bisoprolol to half It should not be stopped suddenly It can reduce the heart rate and blood pressure Take care Wishing all well God bless