my mother is 93 and always had high blood pressure. She had a fall a few months ago but recovered with her pressure high. She was on different medications. then she was put on Paxil for then her pressure went down and we had to give her oxygen. Her head started to slant and her body became very weak. She now needs oxygen daily as her pressure goes down suddenly. She is weak and turns white and can t talk. what could this be from?
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I recommend a medical check up, with a careful physical exam resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound to rule out any possible cardiac dysfunctions (cardiomyopathy, valvular heart diseases, pericardial disease, arrhythmia, etc.). Elderly people are more prone to show exaggerated response effects to antihypertensive Chat Doctor.  Doses must be carefully down titrated, and if possible diuretics and beta-blockers use be re-evaluated. Thorough investigation for co-morbidities would elucidate medical reasoning about this matter. A visit to her cardiologist, and a discussion about the above issues will be helpful to clarify your concerns. Hope to have been helpful to you. Greetings!