Originally Posted by netso
First of all I must say that I am in pretty good shape. I am 61yo, having a resting heart rate of 44, LT of 28, and a 41 VO2. However, I have HBP. I was given ADALAT, and LOPRESSOR. Since then I have experienced Nose Bleeds, Flushing, Muscle Soreness, tiredness,fatigue, insomnia. These are supposedly common side-effects. The result on my biking is like I gained 20 lbs. It has really slowed me down.
What other medications if any are any of you taking? Do you experience the same? Let me know.
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Generally, the first line of defense against HBP is a diuretic such as Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). I do not know if ADALAT is one of those drugs.
My BP skyrocketed in conjunction with my recent atrial fibrillation (and I believe the drugs I am taking for that).
I can not use Ace Inhibitors because of the side effects of continuous coughing.
I am on HCTZ, Diovan and Norvasc also, and it is pretty much back in control, but still not as low as I would like. The Norvasc takes anout two weeks to be fully effective. I have been on it a week. I also take a small amount of Lopressor (Beta Blocker) to slow my heart down from about 158 BPM to now about 60-70.
For many years I have eaten absolutely no additional salt, and try to choose foods low in salt, and eat a very low-fat diet.
There are hundreds of drugs for blood pressure. You should tell your doc of your concerns and the side effects - the doc can change drugs for you.
Right now, I feel the side effects are not significant, probably because the major factor in my life right now is the atrial fibrillation, which has reduced my heart output by about 30%. I have been walking 3-5 miles per day outside and using my trainer inside. I continue my weight lifting. I am 65 yo. I track my BP daily on an Excel spreadsheet, taking three different BP's at least three minutes apart, and, using the spreadsheet, average them.
It is really a bummer being a walking drugstore!
Good luck!