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My blood pressure has been averaging 107/70. I measure everyday in the morning. Sometime I will get readings as low as 100/65. I have recently lost more weight and have retired. Reducing a lot of stress. I exercise everyday and still play hockey 2 times a week. I am taking half of 1mg of lisinopril but still have side effects. The cough and libido. How long after I stop taking the meds will my bp begin to increase, if the problem is still there. The highest is ran was 150/100.
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.
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Why Is My BP Low?
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should not think of stopping the lisinopril. Antihypertensive medication should not be stopped. There is no I m mediated effect of withdrawing the lisinopril, but in long ago stopping the drug causes gradually rise in the blood pressure. And once such BP increases it requires higher class and higher dose of antihypertensive medication. It is good thing that you are regular exercise. It really helps your blood pressure under control with the help of lisinopril. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.