My mom has had high blood pressure for years and has been on high blood pressure medication for as long. The last several years (at least 8) she has had extreme drops in pressure often ending in er.

Hello, April -

The only information I have found regarding stevia and hypertension (high blood pressure) talks about using stevia as a sweetner while taking medication to lower blood pressure.

From: MedlinePlus, a database of medical and health information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine:
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/682.html
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Some research shows that stevia might decrease blood pressure. In theory, taking stevia along with medications used for lowering high blood pressure might cause your blood pressure to go too low. However, some research shows that stevia does not affect blood pressure. Therefore, it's not known if this potential interaction is a big concern.
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Note: I am a librarian by profession.

Best wishes.

i'm not a doctor, Malignant hypertension is a dangerous form of very high blood pressure.Symptoms may include: Severe headache. Nausea and vomiting. https://symptomchecker.webmd.com/multiple-symptoms?symptoms=high-blood-pressure%7Cnausea-or-vomiting&symptomids=406%7C156&locations=66%7C22 best to seek medical advice from a dotor or pharmasit. or uk call NHS direct.

Symptoms of High Blood Pressure -

- High blood pressure is generally a chronic condition and is often associated with few or no symptoms.
- When symptoms do occur, it is usually when blood pressure spikes suddenly and extremely enough to be considered a medical emergency.
- Rare symptoms include dizzy spells, headaches, and nosebleeds.

High blood pressure is often associated with few or no symptoms. Many people have it for years without knowing it. However, just because high blood pressure is often symptomless doesn't mean it is harmless. In fact, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or hypertension, causes damage to your arteries. High blood pressure is also a risk factor for stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular problems.

A normal Blood pressure for a 52 year-old male is less than 120/80 mmHg.
A Blood pressure reading between 120-139/80-89 is considered pre-hypertension, and greater than 140/90 Is hypertension (High Blood pressure).

The number top number looks ok, but the bottom is a little high. In certain respects, your numbers could be considered pre-hypertensive.

I am not a medical professional, but have dealt with heart issues. I wouldn't consider it high blood pressure though.

My advise, go see a real doc if you don't feel well or it has been more than a year since your last checkup.

low blood pressure dangerous only if it causes
noticeable signs and symptoms, such as:
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Fainting (called syncope )
Dehydration and unusual thirst - Dehydration can sometimes
cause blood pressure to drop. However, dehydration does not
automatically signal low blood pressure. Fever, vomiting, severe
diarrhea, overuse of diuretics and strenuous exercise can all lead
to dehydration, a potentially serious condition in which your body
loses more water than you take in. Even mild dehydration ( a loss
of as little as 1 percent to 2 percent of body weight ), can cause
weakness, dizziness and fatigue.
Lack of concentration
Blurred vision
Nausea
Cold, clammy, pale skin
Rapid, shallow breathing
Fatigue
Depression
Low blood pressure can occur with:
Prolonged bed rest
Pregnancy - During the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, it's
common for blood pressure to drop.
Decreases in blood volume - A decrease in blood volume can
also cause blood pressure to drop. A significant loss of blood
from major trauma, dehydration or severe internal bleeding
reduces blood volume, leading to a severe drop in blood pressure.
Certain medications - A number of drugs can cause low blood
pressure, including diuretics and other drugs that treat
hypertension; heart medications such as beta blockers; drugs for
Parkinson's disease; tricyclic antidepressants; erectile dysfunction
drugs, particularly in combination with nitroglycerine; narcotics
and alcohol. Other prescription and over-the-counter drugs may
cause low blood pressure when taken in combination with HBP
medications.
Heart problems - Among the heart conditions that can lead to
low blood pressure are an abnormally low heart rate
(bradycardia ), problems with heart valves , heart attack and heart
failure . Your heart may not be able to circulate enough blood to
meet your body's needs.
Endocrine problems - Such problems include complications with
hormone-producing glands in the body's endocrine systems;
specifically, an under-active thyroid (hypothyroidism), parathyroid
disease, adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease), low blood
sugar and, in some cases, diabetes.
Severe infection (septic shock) - Septic shock can occur when
bacteria leave the original site of an infection (most often in the
lungs, abdomen or ******* tract) and enter the bloodstream. The
bacteria then produce toxins that affect blood vessels, leading to
a profound and life-threatening decline in blood pressure.
Allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) - Anaphylactic shock is a
sometimes-fatal allergic reaction that can occur in people who are
highly sensitive to drugs such as penicillin, to certain foods such
as peanuts, or to bee or wasp stings. This type of shock is
characterized by breathing problems, hives, itching, a swollen
throat and a sudden, dramatic fall in blood pressure.
Neurally mediated hypotension - Unlike orthostatic
hypotension, this disorder causes blood pressure to drop after
standing for long periods, leading to symptoms such as dizziness,
nausea and fainting. This condition primarily affects young people
and occurs because of a miscommunication between the heart
and the brain.
Nutritional deficiencies - A lack of the essential vitamins B-12
and folic acid can cause anemia, which in turn can lead to low
blood pressure.
Severely low blood pressure can have underlying causes that may:
Be an indication of serious heart, endocrine or neurological
disorders
Deprive the brain and other vital organs of oxygen and
nutrients, ultimately leading to shock, which can be life
threatening

Not sure this is the right forum for your question. As we normally don't deal with medical questions. I suggest you go to www.webmd.com and research the treatment for your condition, as well as the medication your doctor used.

There could be something serious. The best course of action is to have it looked at by a medical professional as soon as possible. Good fortune to you both:)