6th January 2004
If you are otherwise healthy, and truly were only dealing with a BP of 135/85, please discuss the class of drugs called angiotensin 2 receptor blockers (ARBs) with your doctor. That would be Diovan, Cozaar, Atacand etc.
These have the LEAST side effects of any of the hypertension meds.
Am wondering why you needed meds in the first place at those #s. It's very possible that simple lifestyle changes alone might have brought them down. Increased exercise, serious sodium reduction alone might do it.
I'm on Diovan after going thru Altace (diarrhea and cough), Toprol (abject fatique and depression) and Dyazide (trashed my electrolytes and esp. potassium). Was getting worried I'd never find an answer until put on Diovan. NO SIDE EFFECTS.
Definitely worth condsidering!
zuzu xxx
These have the LEAST side effects of any of the hypertension meds.
Am wondering why you needed meds in the first place at those #s. It's very possible that simple lifestyle changes alone might have brought them down. Increased exercise, serious sodium reduction alone might do it.
I'm on Diovan after going thru Altace (diarrhea and cough), Toprol (abject fatique and depression) and Dyazide (trashed my electrolytes and esp. potassium). Was getting worried I'd never find an answer until put on Diovan. NO SIDE EFFECTS.
Definitely worth condsidering!
zuzu xxx