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What Causes Sudden Drop Of Blood Pressure While On Bactrim?

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Posted on Sat, 30 Apr 2016
Question: I have been on Bactrim the last four days and my BP has dropped from, normally 117/72 to 99/65. I am a 73 Caucasian male on long term 40mg Micardis and 100mg Tenormin.
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Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Get examined

Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic

GET EXAMINED
As soon as possible
In the meantime, reduce the dose of Tenormin to 50 mg

Most probably, it has nothing to do with Bactrim… it is an incidental event
Fall in pressure at this age with a background of Hypertension, needs investigation – especially heart and kidneys…. ECG and blood tests are necessary

Appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis
Diagnosis demands examination; probably investigation too

Good luck
God bless you
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What Causes Sudden Drop Of Blood Pressure While On Bactrim?

Brief Answer: Get examined Detailed Answer: Hi friend Welcome to Health Care Magic GET EXAMINED As soon as possible In the meantime, reduce the dose of Tenormin to 50 mg Most probably, it has nothing to do with Bactrim… it is an incidental event Fall in pressure at this age with a background of Hypertension, needs investigation – especially heart and kidneys…. ECG and blood tests are necessary Appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis Diagnosis demands examination; probably investigation too Good luck God bless you