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A member asked:
Hi.i had hbp. but have lost 33 lbs. i am wondering if i need to stay on hbp medication. sometimes when i stand up to quickly i get a bit lightheaded?
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Depends: The proof of the pudding is in the tasting! what is your sitting and standing bp? With that weight loss (btw, congratulations!), you may not need the amlodipine any longer. Check it out. If you don't own a BP cuff, please consider buying one.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Possibly: It is possible that your weightloss and dietary changes may have resulted in lowering your blood pressure. U can discuss the possibility of a trial off medications with blood pressure monitoring with your doc.
Answered 9/2/2013
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