Posted by 10derHeart on October 23, 2005, at 12:10:39
In reply to Hypertension, posted by ed_uk on October 19, 2005, at 14:29:48
Hi ed,
I do. Been taking Atenolol (temorin), a beta blocker, for about 2.5 years. It also has the lovely side-effect of reducing the anxiety (physiological stufff like racing heart, shallow breathing, etc.) that was part and parcel of previously undiagnosed, untreated ADD.
(I take Strattera for the ADD, but without the Atenolol, will still tend to get frequent cardiovascular reactions to stress and worry...)
I also take HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) a diuretic, for HPT.
Usually can keep my BP down to around 128/90 this way, but not always. Average BP creeps up with weight gain. So, if I would/could lose weight and go back to regular exercise, I'll wager BP would get even lower. Drs. in U.S. now going by stricter guidelines of wanting BP UNDER 120/80, anything higher being classified as high now, which is probably a good thing. Is the point of view of what exactly constitutes high BP different in the UK?
What do you take, ed? Does HPT run in your family (if you want to say)? I'm adopted, so that genetic part is always a big unknown for me and drs.
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