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FALLS CAUSED BY DROPS IN BLOOD PRESSURE

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mackem
mackem

When I was 65 my Citalopram dosage was reduced from 40mg to 20 mg and I started to take 40 mg of Propranolol in combination to control my OCD. This has worked well but since

August 2020 I have had three falls caused by drops in blood pressure and been hospitalised twice. I am now awaiting to see a cardiologist. There could be a long delay because of

Covid. In the meantime I am taking daily BP readings and sending them to my GP surgery and they have reduced my BP medication Lisinopril from 40mg to 20mg which means my BP

readings are high.

Can I ask has anyone had health problems when continuing to take Citalopram after the age of 65?.

What alternative medications to Citalopram have you been switched too?

Has anyone had similar experiences too me and what has happened

Thanks

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  • joshuapryce1987
    joshuapryce1987 mackem

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    Its natural to experience heart rate issues as we get older. Stay healthy and exercise more.

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