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Alright my question is regarding my blood pressure, it has been high for some time & I take medication for it. My cardiologist had me on (2) different medications, while I had to stop taking one of the medications all together & only taking my Lisinopril 5mgs in the morning even then my blood pressure numbers dropped down today to 99/67 which is then low. So wondering is there a device they can regulate your blood pressure so I don't have to feel crappie all the time? I am almost afraid to… read more

May 5
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you! Yes, God is Good & does amazing things to heal us!

May 7
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hello Gwen,
I saw my cardiologist yesterday she is a physician assistant, she was unsure what to do exactly about what I am experiencing with my blood pressure dropping low and then being to high. So she will be having me see someone else that specializes in CHF. I asked if I should try taking 5mgs of Lisinopril twice daily and she was in agreement with doing that so I will see what happens next. My regular physician told me to stop taking all of my blood pressure medications since I was going to see my cardiologist soon. I was in disagreement with his decision in stopping my blood pressure medication completely so I only stopped the newest medication is all that I was on.

May 7
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Your Primary Care Physician should be able to help you with your Blood Pressure. He/she should confirm that none of your other prescriptions or supplements would affect your blood pressure meds. That happened to me before. One of my doctors told me that's what happened. I was taken off of my blood pressure meds since that with my heart medication was dropping my blood pressure too low. The pharmacist did tell me there are certain heart meds you can not take with Lisinipril. I took that years ago and was taken off with this heart disease. Let us know when it's back to normal. We want to share the Good News together. Blessings

May 6
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

My regular doctor told me I should stop my blood pressure medications. But felt that was the wrong thing to do. I do see my cardiologist today!

May 6
MyHeartDiseaseTeam

That sounds really frustrating — managing blood pressure when it swings too low can feel just as worrying as when it's too high. Feeling dizzy and "crappie" (totally valid description, by the way) is your body's way of saying something needs adjusting.

There isn't a widely available implanted device that automatically Show Full Answer

That sounds really frustrating — managing blood pressure when it swings too low can feel just as worrying as when it's too high. Feeling dizzy and "crappie" (totally valid description, by the way) is your body's way of saying something needs adjusting.

There isn't a widely available implanted device that automatically regulates blood pressure in the way you're describing. However, the good news is that blood pressure medications can be carefully adjusted by a cardiologist to find the right balance. A reading of 99/67 while on Lisinopril suggests the dose may need reviewing. Some important things to discuss with your cardiologist soon:

- Dose adjustment — 5mg of Lisinopril may still be too much given your current readings
- Timing of medication — sometimes splitting doses or changing when you take it can help
- Dizziness when standing — this can be a sign of orthostatic hypotension, which your doctor should know about
- Never stop medication without guidance — even if you're feeling dizzy, always consult your cardiologist before making changes

Please don't avoid taking your medication out of fear — instead, contact your cardiologist as soon as possible to discuss these symptoms. Getting this balance right is very manageable with the right medical support.

May 5

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