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I have noticed lately my BP is going really low, over the last 3 weeks I have been getting readings in the 113/65, but over the last few days it's been going too 108/64, I am on BP tablets and also have been doing a fair bit of exercise lately, but what is the lowest it can go before I should start worrying? or ask Doctor to take me off tablets.
 
Do you feel dizzy when getting up suddenly? Feel faint?

If yes, round about now.

In general, a sensible bp is considered to be 100 plus your age, not higher than 140 systolic, over 50 plus your age diastolic, not higher than 90.

Ideally, it would be around 120/80.

90/60 is considered 'too low' by most, so you're getting there.
 
Mileana said:
Do you feel dizzy when getting up suddenly? Feel faint?

If yes, round about now.

In general, a sensible bp is considered to be 100 plus your age, not higher than 140 systolic, over 50 plus your age diastolic, not higher than 90.

Ideally, it would be around 120/80.

90/60 is considered 'too low' by most, so you're getting there.
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Yes sometimes I do go Dizzy if I get up fast, do you think I should tell the GP, It used to be around the 135-146/80-86 before I changed diet, lost weight and exercised regularly.
 
I think you should see your GP who will be delighted your levels have dropped and will probably adjust your medication for you.

My blood pressure is 101/60, but I don't have any problems with it.
 
RoyG said:
I have noticed lately my BP is going really low, over the last 3 weeks I have been getting readings in the 113/65, but over the last few days it's been going too 108/64, I am on BP tablets and also have been doing a fair bit of exercise lately, but what is the lowest it can go before I should start worrying? or ask Doctor to take me off tablets.
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90/60 seems to be the figure defined as being too low but it does say if you are feeling dizzy or faint above this then it's advisable to see your gp, here's the article from the BP Association:

http://www.bpassoc.org.uk/BloodPressure ... /Whatislow
 
Hiya,

My blood pressure is normally around 95/70. I don't have any problems with it and never feel dizzy or anything. Others, however, will feel dizzy before it gets this low. It depends what's normal for you. If you feel unwell then see your doctor, if not I wouldn't worry about it too much. Definitely mention it to your doctor next time you see them as it may mean that they need to adjust your meds.

Em x
 
I defiantly don't feel unwell, and only occasional dizziness when I some times jump up fast, thanks folks I will mention it to GP when next go.
 
hi my blood pressure is usually really good 120/78 but i was in hospital about 6 weeks ago my blood pressure was 80/50 they said it was nothing to worry about :?
 
Well that was fun, I went to see my GP and amongst other things mentioned my low BP, so he tested my BP and wouldn't you know it after getting readings at home of 108/64 to 115/64 it was 146/82 when he did it and would not come down, don't you just hate it when that happens. He said it could be my cuff BP monitor, and then said a possible reason why I am going dizzy especially when I am exercising could be the tablets I am on for my hypertension (Bisoprolol) which reduce heart rate and these could be hindering my exercise as well, I was noticing my heart rate was low when doing cardio exercises.
At which point he said he will change them to a better one Ramipril which are an ACE inhibitor and will help with your Diabetes as well,? So rather than me stopping the tablets I ended up on different ones, the thing now is since changing to these I feel worse my heart rate has shot up and when on treadmill my HR is around the 138bpm from 126bpm without them, my BG has also gone up a little to, it feels like my heart is going to leap out of my chest making me a little worried. I still get dizzy only now more often, I appreciate that my body will need to adapt to these new tablets but I was not expecting such varied side affects with them. Has anybody else had these side affects with these tablets and will they help my DB.
 
Ramipril as you say is an Ace Inhibitor and is used to lower blood pressure and is often prescribed for diabetics to help protect from kidney disease, I've been on a 5g dose for a number of years after developing diabetic retinopathy as my GP wanted my bp to be under 130/70 to protect my eyes.

I tolerate them well and can't recollect having any side-effects when fist started taking them, there are other Ace Inhibitors that do are similar job to Ramipril so you may want to see your doctor again and ask for an alternative drug if these symptoms continue.
 
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