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I am diagnosed with general anxiety and if i drink a moderate amount of alcohol my blood pressure lowers from 120-130/80-90 to 110-115/66-75. why?

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Vasodilation : Short and incomplete answer, but alcohol is a substance that widens all of your circulatory vessels. This reduces the pressure temporarily. An md should consult and help you find ways of managing this without self-medication. Good luck!

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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