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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Causes Fall In Pulse Rate?

Hi Dr I have a question I m taking bylostic10mg 1aday and lorstan 50mg2aday I m also on Zoloft been taking it for 2weeks so I know I m filled with anxiety.taking my bp I noticed my pulse rate was 56 bp was 122/72 . Is that normal?.I took bp at 9pm it was 142/92/60 . I am do for my meds a.should I be concerned about my pulse dropping below 60.I also am taking zanax at night 02.5i am 70years old
Mon, 9 Nov 2015
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Hi

Thanks for your query!

I assume you have been diagnosed with hypertension for which nebivolol was prescribed along with losartan. Although both are excellent medication for reducing BP, bystolic (nebivolol) has the natural property of reducing the heart rate of the individual besides lowering the blood pressure. That is why you are seeing pulse dropping to 56 and 60...In general it is good to maintain the pulse between 60 to 100.. But we start getting concerned only when the pulse rate falls less than 50 beats per minute.

Nevertheless you may discuss this with your physician in the next visit and they may sometime consider altering your drug regimen.

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What Causes Fall In Pulse Rate?

Hi Thanks for your query! I assume you have been diagnosed with hypertension for which nebivolol was prescribed along with losartan. Although both are excellent medication for reducing BP, bystolic (nebivolol) has the natural property of reducing the heart rate of the individual besides lowering the blood pressure. That is why you are seeing pulse dropping to 56 and 60...In general it is good to maintain the pulse between 60 to 100.. But we start getting concerned only when the pulse rate falls less than 50 beats per minute. Nevertheless you may discuss this with your physician in the next visit and they may sometime consider altering your drug regimen. Hope I answered your query