Low blood pressure

[Bonham123]

Hi all, 1 year on from my stent and all going well, however for the past week, I've been getting dizzy spells. I went to my gp who diagnosed low BP and told me to keep hydrated and rest, which I have done but still getting the dizzyness. It feels like a very mild electric shock in my head sometimes. I'm on 5mg of beta blockers per day. Has anyone had similar?

Thanks 🙂

[Palpman]

I checked my wife's BP a few minutes ago. Her normal BP has dropped to 85/50 and I am a bit concerned as to this sudden drop.

She is also on a Beta Blocker so she is not taking it to see how much her BP will increase.

I suggest you ask your GP to review your BB or stop it if you are not taking it for reasons other than high BP.

It would help us if you tell us what your BP is. Take care.

[nilmonisikdar40]

Hi Bonham, What Beta Blocker are you on . Low BP and feeling of dizziness may be related to beta blocker which may need adjustment. Do you also have a feeling of vertigo. If so best to check your ears but the balance organs which are the semi-circular canal may be inflamed.

[Bonham123 in reply to nilmonisikdar40]

Hi, thanks for replying. My GP checked for vertigo and ruled it out. I'm on Bisopralol, 2.5 mg am and 2.5mg pm. Been on that dosage for 4 months with no issues and my GP will review the dizziness in 1 week.I'm active, walking and yoga daily, don't drink or smoke and my diet is strictly heart healthy.

Will update on here in a week 🙂

[Classicfan49]

I measured mine twice a day every day last week prior to a review with our Practice pharmacist. It was ridiculously low, around 90/55 at times. I don’t get dizziness though but I am drained of energy. I’m only on 1.25 of Bisoprolol a day. The pharmacist said the more likely culprit was the diuretics I’m taking.

[Bonham123 in reply to Classicfan49]

Hi, my gp did mention coffee intake. I work from home and sometimes I can have up to 5 cups a day , so I've cut back to 2 and increased my water intake.

So much sound advice and support from everyone. Thank you all.

[Bonham123]

Hi, yes, only Bisoprolol. I never thought about improved fitness being a factor but it makes sense 🙂

[Milksey]

Hey i am 69 double stenter of 6 months , if it helps I found that the beta blockers made me feel this way

[Bonham123 in reply to Milksey]

Hi, did it ever improve?

[Milksey in reply to Bonham123]

Yes, I stopped mine a week ago. Much better

[Hidden]

Hi Bonham123, has this coincided with the hot weather.I had an angioplasty a year ago with a couple of stents being fitted to my LAD, last Summer I struggled with the hot weather.... dizziness on standing being one of the issues.

I've been ok this week with the hot weather.

I'm on 2.5 mg of Bisoprolol a day.

My BP sits at a very consistent 103/105 over 63/65

[Qualipop]

I was like that after my heart attack. My GP stopped the beta blockers and everything went back to normal.