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What Causes Blackout, Dizziness, Headache And Increased BP?

I have high blood pressure and take regular medication. This morning I blacked out shortly after getting out of bed. I felt very dizzy and had a headache. I checked my blood pressure and it was 111/58. It is normally around 140/85. I'm 52, 6'3", 275 ibs. High blood pressure.
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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Hi,

This is called as orthostatic hypotension, sometimes when one gets up from sleeping or sitting position, his BP may fall temporarily and blood supply to brain decreases leading to the symptoms of dizziness and blackouts. You monitor your blood pressure and if it remains persistently in the lower range say less than 110 then you asked your doctor to decrease the dose of medicine. Also, avoid sudden change of positions and perform it more gradually. If it happens then you should take immediate rest and drink some fluids esp salt and sugar water.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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What Causes Blackout, Dizziness, Headache And Increased BP?

Hi, This is called as orthostatic hypotension, sometimes when one gets up from sleeping or sitting position, his BP may fall temporarily and blood supply to brain decreases leading to the symptoms of dizziness and blackouts. You monitor your blood pressure and if it remains persistently in the lower range say less than 110 then you asked your doctor to decrease the dose of medicine. Also, avoid sudden change of positions and perform it more gradually. If it happens then you should take immediate rest and drink some fluids esp salt and sugar water. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode