Blood pressure sitting and standing
What it is
A drop on standing causes dizziness and falls, and is often a medication effect that can be adjusted.
Always on
- Ask for it specifically at the yearly review — a single seated reading misses it.
- Getting up in two stages, and a glass of water before standing, both help.
- Bring the full list of medicines; blood-pressure and prostate medicines are common causes.
When to check with a professional
Dizziness on standing, near-faints, or any fall is worth a falls assessment — most causes are treatable.
Related
Sources
- Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) — World Health Organization
- Older adults portal — Israel Ministry of Health
Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.