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re: Anyone weaned off bp meds?
Posted on 3/19/17 at 8:58 am to mpar98
Posted on 3/19/17 at 8:58 am to mpar98
Depends on whether you have primary or secondary hypertension. Primary is something that, while exercise and weight control will help, it won't necessarily eliminate it. Secondary means that it is caused by outside factors often within your control, usually diet, weight, and sedentary lifestyle. Some things you can change and possibly eliminate the need for meds, other things you cant. It was said above that the benefits outweigh the side effects usually. High BP puts you at risk for heart attack and stroke. Take your meds unless your BP is well controlled.
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Posted on 3/19/17 at 10:05 am to DavidTheGnome
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feel woozy at times, get really flush, tired, and my body just feels "off". It's like a rollercoaster
That's definitely your BP shooting up, take your meds dude
Posted on 3/19/17 at 10:34 am to mpar98
Been on BP meds since I was in early 30's. I'm 5'10, 190, workout regularly, and eat fairly healthy. Still wear same size jeans now I did 20 years ago. I bring this up only to show BP is often a result of heredity and meds just become part of your life. There are dozens of meds on the market so if one is causing side effects, ask your doc to try a different one. I take a cocktail, a calcium channel blocker in the morning and a beta blocker at night. Little to no side effects and my BP is usually in the 120/80-130/90 range. These meds also have benefits for my heart and are dirt cheap so it's a no-brainer for me. Uncontrolled high BP not only increases your risk for heart attacks and stroke but wreaks havoc on your kidneys. Under no circumstances would I not take my meds without consulting my physician.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 10:56 am to mpar98
Get your meds changed.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 11:02 am to LSUwag
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Get your meds changed.
Ask your doctor if an ARB (Diovan, Benicar) is right for you. Virtually no side effects.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 11:06 am to BatonRougeBuckeye
My last visit to my cardiologist, my regular doc was not available, so they scheduled me with someone else.
Nurse took my BP and said it 150/110. I've never had consistently high BP, have had occasional spikes but mostly it stays around 135/75.
This doc put me on BP meds, and I've been taking them but I'm not convinced I really need them. Sure, I should be doing more cardio work (and I will) but I really believe that will fix this so-called problem.
Nurse took my BP and said it 150/110. I've never had consistently high BP, have had occasional spikes but mostly it stays around 135/75.
This doc put me on BP meds, and I've been taking them but I'm not convinced I really need them. Sure, I should be doing more cardio work (and I will) but I really believe that will fix this so-called problem.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 3:33 pm to mpar98
Like others have said, change your meds. Or get better about taking it regularly. I started with Lisinoprol and had a few unpleasant side effects. Switched to Metoprolol and it's been smooth sailing. There's tons of meds out there so you should be able to find something that works.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 3:44 pm to mpar98
People underestimate how much exercise makes you feel so much better when you hit your 40's. Exercise and Diet= NO Meds ( or less meds lol)
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