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Can Withdrawal Of Blood Pressure Medication Cause Breathlessness And Profuse Sweating?

A few weeks ago, I forgot to take my high blood pressure medicine one morning and had an episode of not being able to catch my breath and sweating profusely. Since then I ve been feeling a since of vertigo. I don t feel dizzy more just light headed. Is this something to be concerned about?
Mon, 13 Feb 2017
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yes ...it is....skipping a dose of antihypertensives can lead to rebound hypertension means increase in your blood pressure.....which can cause an feeling of dizziness....but if you are continuously getting sweating and giddiness...get your echo,ECG done.
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Can Withdrawal Of Blood Pressure Medication Cause Breathlessness And Profuse Sweating?

yes ...it is....skipping a dose of antihypertensives can lead to rebound hypertension means increase in your blood pressure.....which can cause an feeling of dizziness....but if you are continuously getting sweating and giddiness...get your echo,ECG done.