{"id":1134,"date":"2022-11-08T13:34:47","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T13:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.theemtspot.com\/?p=1134"},"modified":"2026-04-11T19:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T19:54:23","slug":"does-high-blood-pressure-make-you-tired-sleepy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/does-high-blood-pressure-make-you-tired-sleepy\/","title":{"rendered":"Does High Blood Pressure Make You Tired, Sleepy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-larger-font-size\"><strong>Quick Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul  class=\"is-style-connected has-list-bullet-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is a strong link between feeling tired or sleepy with high blood pressure due to underlying conditions or medication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kidney disease, arterial disease, and sleep apnea are possible explanations for lethargy with hypertension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proper treatment and control can reduce the risk of fatigue caused by elevated blood pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>High blood pressure has been named a \u201c<strong>silent killer<\/strong>&#8221; because there are no apparent signs of the condition. But do you f<em>eel lethargic<\/em> more often than usual, and does high blood pressure make you <em>tired or sleepy<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you answered <strong>yes<\/strong> to the first part, monitoring and controlling your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/hypertension\/\" class=\"ek-link\">high blood pressure<\/a> is vital. This is because feeling tired can indicate hypertension-related heart or kidney issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Habits, diet, and weight impact blood pressure at various ranges. You can significantly lower blood pressure and feel tired with lifestyle changes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/home-remedies-for-high-blood-pressure\/\" class=\"ek-link\">home remedies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/supplements\/\" class=\"ek-link\">supplements<\/a>, and medication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, <em>stroke, renal diseases, or heart attack<\/em> are all possible outcomes of untreated hypertension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what is the connection between high blood pressure and fatigue? This article will help shed light on the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">So, Does High Blood Pressure Make You Feel Tired, Sleepy, or Fatigued?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/fatigue-and-high-blood-pressure\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Fatigue and high blood pressure are connected<\/a>, but they could also be a <strong>symptom of underlying causes<\/strong>\u2014for example, hypertension medication like <em>beta-blockers<\/em> list tiredness as a potential side effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few explanations for feeling tired or sleepy due to high blood pressure include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kidney disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When blood pressure is high, <strong>blood flow<\/strong> to the kidneys is restricted. This can also <em>damage the vascular system around your kidneys<\/em>, accumulating toxins and waste as it becomes difficult to filter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a <strong>direct correlation<\/strong> between high blood pressure, kidney damage or disease, and reported tiredness and weakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coronary heart\/ artery disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Coronary artery disease is a <strong>potential complication<\/strong> for hypertensive people. Because of impaired blood flow, arteries might narrow and thicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, <strong>plaques<\/strong> containing fatty, waxy <em>excess fat and cholesterol<\/em> can cause arterial <strong>blockages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of coronary heart disease include fatigue and feeling tired. In addition, these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul  class=\"has-list-bullet-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discomfort or tightness in the chest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arm or shoulder pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irregular heartbeat or rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enlarged heart or failure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have high blood pressure, your <em>heart muscles work harder<\/em> than average, causing them to <strong>expand<\/strong>. The size of your heart and how much blood it requires are pegged to each other, but the larger your heart, the <em>less efficiently<\/em> it pumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heart failure<\/strong> can occur if the condition is left untreated. Unfortunately, most people with an enlarged heart may experience no symptoms, making it hard to detect the disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in addition to fatigue, some patients have reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul  class=\"has-list-bullet-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irregular heartbeat or rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg and foot swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peripheral artery disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Peripheral artery disease affects the blood <strong>vessels of your limbs, head, and stomach<\/strong>. But did you know that <em>33 to 35% of PAD<\/em> patients have also been diagnosed with high blood pressure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PAD causes narrowed arteries that can lead to tissue damage and even death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fatigue is one of the prime symptoms of peripheral artery disease. Several patients also experience numbness and pain in the lower calves and feet or while walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pulmonary artery hypertension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulmonary artery hypertension is another potential source of fatigue. This is caused by high blood pressure within blood vessels from the heart to the lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients may also experience chest pain and lightheadedness while feeling tired or sleepy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleep deprivation or apnea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High blood pressure may cause fatigue, but sleep deprivation can worsen things. You are more likely to develop hypertension if you get 5 hours or less sleep per night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mood swings and memory lapses are also possible side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypertension and fatigue may be related in various ways. It can be a symptom of kidney or heart damage caused by high blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/medications\/\" class=\"ek-link\">hypertension medication<\/a>, lifestyle changes, and coexisting health conditions have all been linked to feeling tired and sleepy with high blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might benefit from various changes if you want to lower blood pressure and boost energy levels. You can refer to our extensive guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/how-to-lower\/\" class=\"ek-link\">practical ways to lower and control hypertension<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/how-to-take\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Checking your blood pressure<\/a> and addressing your quality of life can help improve fatigue. 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