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How low is too low for blood pressure when starting a new medication or increasing it? what is the danger level? i had 75/51 (doxazosin) 1 mg increase

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

BP: 75/51 is a low blood pressure and if you've transcribed it correctly then adding or increasing a medication which can further lower blood pressure would be inappropriate.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 3/18/2013

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Do not increase : BP is likely too low already.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

How low is too low for blood pressure when starting a new medication or increasing it? what is the danger level? i had 75/51 (doxazosin) 1 mg increase

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Koch agreed

Dr. Rick Koch answered

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