Life Anyone take blood pressure meds?

MTG#10 · 03-11-2016, 03:14 PM

Two months before my 37th birthday and Ive been diagnosed with hypertension. Doc put me on 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide. Anyone else take this stuff?

I cant believe I cant drink anymore. Ive never been a heavy drinker but I do love a beer or three a couple times a week. This is some BS.

**LoneWolf** · 03-11-2016, 03:15 PM

Why can't you drink anymore?

**srvy** · 03-11-2016, 03:16 PM

That's just a water pill

**srvy** · 03-11-2016, 03:17 PM

Get your potassium and avoid cramps

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-11-2016, 03:18 PM

That's a diuretic, not exactly a blood pressure med. You'll probably see few side effects, other than having to urinate several more times than normal.

Losing weight will likely remedy the problem.

MTG#10 · 03-11-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Why can't you drink anymore?

I just read that it isnt good to drink on it, guess it can cause interactions? I dont know.

**srvy** · 03-11-2016, 03:20 PM

Also monitor your blood pressure and cut back on salt. Head it off before he tried to get you on the real meds. Lose some pounds and exercise if need be. And if you only need a water pill to control it your lucky.

**LoneWolf** · 03-11-2016, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

I just read that it isnt good to drink on it, guess it can cause interactions? I dont know.

Start exercising. I was put on BP meds 5 years ago. I lost 40 lbs. and Bam!, no more blood pressure problem.

Beef Supreme · 03-11-2016, 03:23 PM

I don't take blood pressure meds, but would like to borrow some for Chiefs games.

MTG#10 · 03-11-2016, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Start exercising. I was put on BP melds 5 years ago. I lost 40 lbs. and Bam!, no more blood pressure problem.

I actually started running a couple weeks ago. Only a couple miles/day but better than nothing Im sure.

Im not a fatass or anything, 5'11"/190 lbs with a 33" waist but I am the heaviest Ive ever been. Ive been skinny my whole life, its very strange having to worry about my weight all of a sudden...

**LoneWolf** · 03-11-2016, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

I actually started running a couple weeks ago. Only a couple miles/day but better than nothing Im sure.

Im not a fatass or anything, 5'11"/190 lbs with a 33" waist but I am the heaviest Ive ever been. Ive been skinny my whole life, its very strange having to worry about my weight all of a sudden...

Welcome to getting older. I'm still pissed at my metabolism for not saying goodbye when it left. We had such a good run together and then when I turned 35 it just packed up its shit and left. No goodbye, no note, not anything.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-11-2016, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Welcome to getting older. I'm still pissed at my metabolism for not saying goodbye when it left. We had such a good run together and then when I turned 35 it just packed up its shit and left. No goodbye, no note, not anything.

Mine bailed when I was 45, so I was pretty lucky.

I've gotten used to egg whites, turkey bacon, daily fruit smoothies, salads and soups but it was definitely a change from burgers, fries, tacos and pizza, especially since I didn't gain any weight.

My doctor recently told me that you can pretty much do whatever you'd like to your body until about age 45 but at that point, it's all about how you treat it in order to life a long, healthy life.

BlackHelicopters · 03-11-2016, 03:41 PM

HCTZ is a diuretic. It rids the body of water. Stay hydrated and drink up. No harm.

Stewie · 03-11-2016, 03:43 PM

What's your BP? It's good to hear your doc is taking the HCT path for starters.

Buy a BP monitor. Even the really good ones are cheap. Follow the directions on when to take readings and keep a record. Oftentimes, getting a one-off BP reading isn't a good indication of your BP over time.

chinaski · 03-11-2016, 03:45 PM

10mg Lisinopril Daily for BP. I still drink occasionally, but not like I used to. Doc says it's fine for me?

My liver numbers are elevated and I also have Hyperparathyroidism, which is basically where one of my Parathyroid glands has turned into a tumor, and saturate my blood with excess calcium.

With these issues, I watch the drinking and eating, but I do splurge. Everything in moderation...even moderation.

I am 40 FYI.

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srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $1291250	Also monitor your blood pressure and cut back on salt. Head it off before he tried to get you on the real meds. Lose some pounds and exercise if need be. And if you only need a water pill to control it your lucky. __________________ "The victim stance is a powerful one. The victim is always morally right, neither responsible nor accountable, and forever entitled to sympathy."
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Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $1529901	What's your BP? It's good to hear your doc is taking the HCT path for starters. Buy a BP monitor. Even the really good ones are cheap. Follow the directions on when to take readings and keep a record. Oftentimes, getting a one-off BP reading isn't a good indication of your BP over time.
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03-11-2016, 03:45 PM	#15
chinaski Veteran Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: He/Him Casino cash: $8739922	10mg Lisinopril Daily for BP. I still drink occasionally, but not like I used to. Doc says it's fine for me? My liver numbers are elevated and I also have Hyperparathyroidism, which is basically where one of my Parathyroid glands has turned into a tumor, and saturate my blood with excess calcium. With these issues, I watch the drinking and eating, but I do splurge. Everything in moderation...even moderation. I am 40 FYI.
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