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Recently I started taking an angiotensin II receptor blocker as a medication to lower my blood pressure. The first week was difficult because my body couldn't s
by evanjrowley 1y ago
Recently I started taking an angiotensin II receptor blocker as a medication to lower my blood pressure. The first week was difficult because my body couldn't significantly raise blood pressure during periods of sustained effort, like exercise and yardwork. I believe I'm over this now. Fortunately, the medication seems to be effective and I haven't experienced any negative side effects yet. Some people who take this medication have reported bad side effects, including "brain fog" while using it. I wonder if/how this medication might interact with the blood pressure control mechanisms observed in this research.
- mediumrhino 1y agoI also take an angiotensin II receptor blocker and my experience has been similar. Additionally, I experience a perceived effect on stress levels as my pulse and blood pressure do not rise in stressful situations. On the negative side, I definitely have a harder time reaching my maximum pulse when working out.
- gddgb 1y ago[flagged]
- Danjoe4 1y agoBP meds are dumb. Lose weight
- mediumrhino 1y agoYou assume that everyone has enough fat to shed to arrive at a desirable blood pressure. This is not the case.
- thrawa8387336 1y agoWorse, once you start it is very very hard to leave them