In the approach described here, a blood pressure target of 110/70 mmHg is used. For lower blood pressure, the measures discussed include:
- Add extra salt to your diet.
- Drink more water or liquorice tea (or take liquorice root extract in capsules).
- Low-dose fludrocortisone (50–150 micrograms per day) may be considered. It has an aldosterone-like effect that raises blood pressure and is available only on prescription.