re: Anyone in their 40s taking blood pressure meds?

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Lisinopril

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I had to quit taking that because it made me cough too much

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I dont even know why he has me on that crap

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its likely because he calculated your ASCVD. it factors in bp, TC, hdl, age, smoking, diabetes, and sex to give a risk stratification. 10 year risk measurement of which its recommended to start if greater than a certain % per guideline.

I plugged in your numbers using 140 for bp....assuming you arent diabetic it depends on if you are a smoker or not. smoker with the numbers you gave, your ASCVD is over 10%. if your BP is a good bit lower, you dont smoke, and/or aren't diabetic you may not need the statin.... but maybe you have some other risk factors or history that made them want to start the statin. this is not medical advice

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This is dangerous advice. A classic case of “go with what your doctor says” instead of “go with what internet says.”

Yes I’m aware of the various side effects and alternative treatments.

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Eh. It's true that cholesterol in and of itself isn't a bad thing. In fact, it's needed for many vital bodily functions.

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Nothing wrong with bp meds. If you need them you need them.

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Absent a serious medical condition that should only affect very few people, the reason why you would need them is because you're in very bad shape because of bad lifestyle choices.

What’s your HDL baw? My cholesterol has been 230 for years but my HDL is 90. Due to the tc/hdl ratio they shy away from meds.

I’m 5’10” and weigh about 175. If my weight goes up to 185 my cholesterol goes up to around 270. You need to lose weight via exercise and cut back on processed food.

I’m 47

No, I'm 57 and have never taken anything. Stop being fat, poor and unhealthy.

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age, smoking, diabetes, and sex to give a risk stratification

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48
No diabetes and none in my family
Male
I don’t smoke


My BP is 150-165 in the mornings and down to 115-120 in the evenings

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I was prescribed bp meds at 38. At the time I was overweight and drank every day. I lost 25 lbs and cut way back on the drinking. I'm 42 now and have been off the meds for over a year

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That's awesome. Congrats.

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People have been sold on taking magic pills to mask issues.

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No. Doctors prescribe these things so lazy fat obese slobs can continue to eat awful diets and stay alive. It’s pure laziness. I’d be embarrassed to be on blood pressure medication in my 30’s