A 66-year-old male with BPH has been on alpha blockers for six months. He now complains of dizziness and fatigue. His blood pressure is 100/60 mmHg. What might be the issue?
The patient's symptoms of dizziness and fatigue, along with the low blood pressure, may suggest that he is experiencing hypotension, possibly as a side effect of the alpha-blockers he is taking for BPH. These medications can cause vasodilation and subsequently lead to a drop in blood pressure. The patient's medication regimen may need to be adjusted, and he should be advised to stand up slowly from a sitting or lying position to avoid orthostatic hypotension.