Should I stop taking my blood pressure medicine if my blood pressure is low?

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asked Oct 3, 2022 in Other- Health by Kaelea (2,740 points)
Should I stop taking my blood pressure medicine if my blood pressure is low?

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answered Oct 4, 2022 by callfromme (11,030 points)
You should not stop taking your blood pressure medicine if your blood pressure is low unless the blood pressure medicine is lowering your blood pressure to dangerous levels.

You should try eating foods to help increase your blood pressure and if your blood pressure remains too low or gets dangerously low then seek medical attention.

Boiled eggs and eggs in general are good for low blood pressure as the eggs contain high levels of folate which can help raise your blood pressure.

Eggs are also a good source of iron, protein and vitamin B12.

Chocolate is good for low BP or low blood pressure as chocolate contains caffeine which is a stimulant that helps to increase your blood pressure.

Consuming some chocolate can help to raise your blood pressure when it's too low and chocolate is good for you as well.

Yes we can drink coffee in low BP or low blood pressure.

Drinking coffee and other caffeinated drinks can increase your blood pressure so by having some coffee when your blood pressure is low can raise it.

Coffee is also good for your heart and may even prevent heart attacks, strokes and heart disease.

Sugar is good for low BP or low blood pressure as sugar can help to increase your blood pressure.

Also adding salt to your foods and eating other foods such as legumes can increase your blood pressure naturally as well.

Bananas can be good in low blood pressure and bananas are also good for when you have high blood pressure.

Eating a banana is good for low blood pressure although eating too many bananas could lower your blood pressure more.

Other foods you can eat to raise your blood pressure when it's low include

Asparagus, beans, lentils, citrus fruits, leafy greens, eggs, and liver.

Salty foods can increase blood pressure.

You can also eat canned soup, smoked fish, cottage cheese, pickled items, and olives to help raise your blood pressure.

Bananas are good to eat when you have high blood pressure due to the potassium that bananas contain.

Bananas can lower blood pressure quickly due to the high potassium levels in the bananas.

According to research studies, two bananas a day for a week can reduce your blood pressure by 10 percent.

Consult your doctor before including bananas in your diet if you suffer from any other health complications.

Bananas are good for high blood pressure as the potassium in bananas helps to naturally lower your blood pressure.

Potassium reduces the effect of sodium on the body.

Hence, eating bananas lower blood pressure due to their high potassium content.

You can try eating 2 bananas per day for one week which may reduce your blood pressure by 10%.

You should not eat bananas for dinner as they may not digest properly at night.

The amount of bananas that will kill you is at least 400 or more bananas.

You would have to eat least 400 bananas or more before it came to the point of killing you.

It's recommended that you should not eat bananas for dinner or after dinner.

Bananas are best eaten before lunch or in the morning or throughout the day as a snack.

You can consume bananas in the morning along with other breakfast foods.

However, you should avoid eating them on an empty stomach.

Eating bananas at night should also be avoided if you have cough, cold, or breathing problems.

For most people eating more than 5 bananas a day is considered too much.

However you can eat more than 5 bananas in a day and be healthy and okay.

In order to get too much potassium from bananas you would most likely need to eat around 400 or more bananas in a day for it to be a problem.

You'd most likely get a stomach ache and diarrhea from eating more than 20 bananas in a day before it became a problem.

So you should eat as many bananas as you want too in a day and you'll be fine.

Practicing moderation is the best way to reap the most benefits from bananas. One to two bananas per day is likely alright for most healthy people.

Make sure your diet is balanced by also including other foods that provide the nutrients that bananas lack.

While banana makes a good snack, consuming more than two bananas can definitely pack up more than 300 calories.

Therefore, it is better to stick to only two bananas, if you are not eating any other fruit through the day.

Bananas contain a number of vitamins and minerals.

Vitamin B6: A medium banana gives you about a quarter of the vitamin B6 you should get each day.
Vitamin C: You should shoot for between 75-90 milligrams per day.
Magnesium:This mineral helps control your blood pressure and blood sugar and keeps your bones strong.

Health Benefits of Bananas include.

Control High Blood Pressure.
Promote Weight Loss.
Good for Pregnant Women.
Boost Energy and Increase Stamina.
Keep Bones Strong.
Superfood for Endurance Athletes.
Improve Gut Health and Digestion.
Improves Mood and Mental Health.

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