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My blood pressure fluctuates a bit on prednisone, but usually within the normal range or a little lower. Whenever it (or my heart rate) is low I drink a couple of glasses of water and retest later and it's up again. A nurse told me once that dehydration can cause low blood pressure and/or low heart rate.

One of the symptoms of adrenal insufficiency is low blood pressure, and I sometimes notice a drop in pressure after starting a reduction. I take blood pressure almost every day to make sure I'm onto any possible adrenal crisis or insufficiency as the prednisone dose reduces. Currently reducing to 3mg and all is well. Make sure to keep up the fluids is all I can suggest.

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@megz just wanted to say hello.. I'm new here as well as newly diagnosed with Secondary Adrenal Insufficient. It's been a long time coming for this diagnosis. So thankful that I finally know what's going on lol.. I knew there was something major going on with me for a number of years and many Drs and illness/problems. I just say hello and I'm so glad everyone is here as well myself. Lots to know and learn now and more living again now instead of always having to worry about going to the Dr again and which one of another specialist. Total madness!!! I'm here in East Tennessee.. I wish all the very best. 🥰