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If your blood pressure is low, 87/52. feeling dizzy headed. is there something you could do to raise it.

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Dr. Christina Lenk answered

Plenty of water: Make sure you're drinking plenty of fluid, especially water. If you have no heart trouble, you can add more salt to your diet. If you'r taking atenolol, the dose may need to be reduced, but talk to your doctor before making any change.

Dr Weisman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2019

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A member asked:

If your blood pressure is low, 87/52. feeling dizzy headed. is there something you could do to raise it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christina Lenk answered

Dr Weisman and 2 doctors agreed

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