Your doc knows best.: In general - goal for treated BP should be around 130/80. Oftentimes takes more than one medication and if BP is > 160/90 it is likely you will require two agents right out of the gate. Lisinopril and atenolol are a fine combination. If it makes BP too low you will find that you are lightheaded when standing quickly. BP of 90/60 and symptoms should prompt review of your medications.
Answered 9/28/2016
5.6k views
Probably OK.: Generally, too low is when BP is <90/60 and you have symptoms. The body has a lot of mechanisms for keeping BP up and although anything is possible it seems unlikely that you would be given a combo of two meds without having significant hypertension - maybe 150+. Measure your BP and see if it is too low.
Answered 6/10/2014
5.6k views
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question