<s>[INST] Been on blood pressure medicine since I was 25 now 61 {Hydrochlorot 12.5mg;Benicar 20mg} and a constant fight. I notice one evening my pressure was 150/95 had a small bottle of gateraide my blood pressure went to 130/65 in a matter of minutes. My doctor and my pharmacist "who is my daughter" can't explain it. Have repeated this test several times with the same results. What could be in Gateraide other than salt that could be helping my blood pressure fight. Is my blood pressure more relatrd to dehydration. [/INST] i don't think so.one reason might be that potassium decrease the BP. but sodium increases.so how much content in your drink .it matters. another reason may be that hypertension is closely related to autonomous nervous system. once you take these drinks you feel relaxed and calm.so your sympathetic drive decrease and your pressure decrease. but it doesn't mean that you should take it everyday.you can experiment with other home made drinks like lemon water or sweetlime juice. and let me know if your BP behave same </s>