Any audiophile who is on blood pressure medication


I was put on HBP medication couple weeks ago due to slight blood pressure elevated from 135/85 in am to 145/92 in early pm time and my life has been turning up side down. As much as I love to listen to the music and mess around with my equipments on my day-off, now I see myself tired all days coping with the side effects of different type of HBP meds. I have not be able to turn on my gear for weeks due to the lacking of energy and I wonder how do other audiophiles who has the same medical issue can overcome the tiresome to enjpy the music. Please share some thoughts .
andrewdoan

Showing 1 response by albertporter

Originally I was put on a beta blocker and became so depressed, I threatened the Doctor I would pour all of them down the drain.

Next was Vasotec (ACE inhibitor), which worked well for awhile and after a period of time, was not effective.

Now I'm on Lisinopril 20 (another ACE inhibitor) and Hydrochlorothiazide 12 (reduces water retention). This pair seems to effectively control blood pressure with no side effects.

However, as stated by Missti, each person is different, what works for me may be horrible for you.

The main thing, talk to your doctor and tell him (or her) that the side effects are making your life miserable and you need another choice.

I sincerely hope this works out for you. I've been in your shoes and know how it feels.