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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Hypotension?

Hi, I have hypertension and am currently on medication to control it. The last few weeks I have changed my diet to limit my sodium and cut out all sugar. The last day or so I have been very dizzy when I get up out of bed or stand up. I m wondering if this means I have hypotension symptoms now and should consult my GP about it?
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Hello dear

Thanks for writing to HCM

As you have mentioned that you are on Anti Hypertensive drugs and cutting sodium and sugar should help in lowering your blood pressure as well.
Sometime the medication given to lower down elevated blood pressure along with dietry changes reduces the blood pressure below normal and the symptoms you have indicated are that of low blood pressure and low sugar levels.
You need to check you diet so that you do not fall short of essential nutrients.
You can take a cup of strong coffee as a mild tranqulizer to help in such situations.
I would suggest , you start yoga and excercise regularly to avaoid dependence on Anti HTN medication as there are a lot of harmfull effects in long run
You can also switch to herbal sustitutes for help.

Hope that helps
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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Hypotension?

Hello dear Thanks for writing to HCM As you have mentioned that you are on Anti Hypertensive drugs and cutting sodium and sugar should help in lowering your blood pressure as well. Sometime the medication given to lower down elevated blood pressure along with dietry changes reduces the blood pressure below normal and the symptoms you have indicated are that of low blood pressure and low sugar levels. You need to check you diet so that you do not fall short of essential nutrients. You can take a cup of strong coffee as a mild tranqulizer to help in such situations. I would suggest , you start yoga and excercise regularly to avaoid dependence on Anti HTN medication as there are a lot of harmfull effects in long run You can also switch to herbal sustitutes for help. Hope that helps Thanks