Question 1

i've been prescribed 7.5mg of mirtazapine. i had a severe blackout because of it. i have a history of hypotension. should i visit my gp to change drug?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not knowing how long you've been on the medication or the details of your syncopal episode, it would be best to call your doctor as soon as possible and describe your side effects before making any medication changes yourself.

Question 2

hypotension(88/50), bradycardia(46bpm), epigastric/upper back pain for 5d. body temp 2 degrees lower than normal baseline. feeling cold and tired.on bentyl, protonix, zantac, iv rehydration. no vomiting, bleeding, fever. is it drug or pain reaction?

Accepted Answer

: Get seen in person today.

Question 3

i am 37 never taken any weird drugs just headache pills,i have low blood pressure and pols always high 124 -133 over all healthy?

Accepted Answer

You resting pulse: Is abnormally high. Work up would be recommended, best with your PCP or GP. You headache pills may or may not be involved in the high heart rate.

Question 4

is there anything i can get from the grocery store or drug store for my low blood pressure until i can see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Low B/P: If you are not having symptoms from the low blood pressure, you may not need anything.  How long do you have to wait to see the doctor?  I would add extra salt to your food for a short time but I am not sure this will may the b/p go up.

Question 5

can medication side effect change hbp to symptomatic low blood pressure?3 months i use same drug without problems.last few days i feel sleepiness, diz

Accepted Answer

Yes: if the dose is too high, it can cause hypotension ( low blood pressure); there are instances where a person was not following a proper diet and was obese before but then that person decides to change his/her diet and also loose weight , causing the blood pressure to go low when taking the medication that was given before loosing weight and eating proper diet, also dehydration plus med may cause it

Question 6

what is a safe anti nausea drug for someone with long qt syndrome and dysautonomia - low blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

Prolonged qt: More and more medications are being listed as dangerous in the presence of prolonged qt interval. Therefore I would ask your pharmacist this question as he/she has more access to this information. I would recommend trying ginger and drinking flat ginger ale or flat Coca-Cola to settle an upset stomach in the patient with prolongation of the qt interval on the EKG to avoid ventricular dysrhythmias.

Question 7

what does hypotension mean?

Accepted Answer

Low blood pressure: Normal blood pressure ranges between 90-135 systolic or the top number over 60-80 diastolic or lower number. Hypotension is a low blood pressure or numbers less than 90/60.

Question 8

are chili good for hypotension?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: The active ingredient that gives the peppers their heat - a compound known as capsaicin - might set your mouth on fire, it also leads blood vessels to relax (the research in hypertensive rats shows). Long-term dietary consumption of capsaicin, one of the most abundant components in chili peppers, could reduce blood pressure.

Question 9

how can you control hypotension?

Accepted Answer

Acute or chronic?: Acute, severe hypotension usually involves a critical illness, e.g. Overwhelming bacterial infection, massive heart attack, etc and requires treatment of underlying cause in icu, often IV fluids to support the circulation, and sometimes strong meds to constrict arteries and raise the pressure. Chronic low BP usually requires oral hydration, esp with electrolytes (e.g. Gatorade or coconut water).

Question 10

what is the cause of hypotension?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Hypotension can be caused by many causes - sometimes it is normal, other times by medications or metaboloic conditions such as low thyroid.  Hypotension causing shock can be hypovolemic (from loss of blood), cardiogenic (heart function not working well), obstructive (pulmonary embolism causing blood vessel obstruction), or distriubutive (think sepsis, low adrenal function, anaphyaxis, toxins).

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I've been prescribed 7.5mg of mirtazapine. i had a severe blackout because of it. i have a history of hypotension. should i visit my gp to change drug?

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Hypotension(88/50), bradycardia(46bpm), epigastric/upper back pain for 5d. body temp 2 degrees lower than normal baseline. feeling cold and tired.on bentyl, protonix, zantac, iv rehydration. no vomiting, bleeding, fever. is it drug or pain reaction?

A member asked:

I am 37 never taken any weird drugs just headache pills,i have low blood pressure and pols always high 124 -133 over all healthy?

A member asked:

Is there anything i can get from the grocery store or drug store for my low blood pressure until i can see a doctor?

A member asked:

Can medication side effect change hbp to symptomatic low blood pressure?3 months i use same drug without problems.last few days i feel sleepiness, diz

A member asked:

What is a safe anti nausea drug for someone with long qt syndrome and dysautonomia - low blood pressure.

A member asked:

What does hypotension mean?

A member asked:

Are chili good for hypotension?

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How can you control hypotension?

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What is the cause of hypotension?

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