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Any audiophile who is on blood pressure medication

I was put on HBP medication couple weeks ago due to slight blood pressure elevated from 135/85 in am to 145/92 in early pm time and my life has been turning up side down. As much as I love to listen to the music and mess around with my equipments on my day-off, now I see myself tired all days coping with the side effects of different type of HBP meds. I have not be able to turn on my gear for weeks due to the lacking of energy and I wonder how do other audiophiles who has the same medical issue can overcome the tiresome to enjpy the music. Please share some thoughts .
andrewdoan
andrewdoan OP
223 posts
 
Rich m.d, it's a pleasure to know you. Thank you for your advice. This is really a wonderful forum not only to buy or sell hi-end gear but to meet some nice people who are willing to share and help another fellow-man.
danlib1
819 posts
 
Rich- too good to be true :) Got no problems with that guy ED, but it's good to know Cozaar may help keep him away.
ras422
182 posts
 
Andrewdoan---my pleasure --just keep me informed --rich
markgarmaise
18 posts
 
If you need HBP Meds I believe THERE IS A KEY : SMALL DOSES FROM SEVERAL CATEGORIES . More expensive yes , but fewer side effects . I take Zestoretic ( combo ace inhibitor and diuretic ) , Norvasc ( calcium channel blocker ) , and Monocor ( Beta Blocker ) . I take small doses of each . When I used to take fewer pills and start increasing the doses , I had problems I don't have now .
richmon
249 posts
 
Thanks to all the posters here. My pressure is starting to inch up (140/80) and the side effects of these meds give me pause. Starting taking Fish Oil, potassium/magnesium supplements and will report back.
I hear once you start taking blood pressure meds, you're on them for life, your body adjusts to having them present. Not for me if I can help it naturally.
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