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My husband has very high blood pressure. usually it sits at around 180/110 even with lisinopril. we use meth recreationally. every time we do his blood pressure lowers. this morning it was 119/79, why would it normalize his blood pressure?

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Taking "meth" is dangerous regardless , but with hypertension of the degree mentioned, even more so. There is no clinical explanation for "normalization" of blood pressure after using " meth", but recommend your husband see an internist for more aggressive treatment of hypertension and stop the "meth" !!

Answered 8/27/2021

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Meth use is associated with high blood pressure. Hypertension not adequately controlled with lisinopril(?inadequate dose) does not go well with meth use, recreational or otherwise. I am unable to tell you why "every time meth is used, blood pressure is lower". Hypertension at a young age has significant long term risks and should always be treated fully using one or more drugs.

Answered 8/27/2021

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We all agree of the need to fully control the hypertension on an ongoing basis, and contact his doctor. Be transparent about the meth, as it is a critically dangerous substance which easily could be deadly. You have not discovered a cure for your husband's high blood pressure and meth can dramatically multiply levels rapidly. All of this needs attention. Rec. Al-Anon.

Answered 8/27/2021

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