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woodsprite

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7. I'm doing 2 bp meds

Wed Jun 7, 2023, 07:45 AM

Jun 2023

I’ve been on varying doses of the same 2 meds for at least 6 yrs. Currently Lisinopril 40 mg daily and Amlodipine 5 mg daily. Don’t know if either of those are considered ‘water’ pills, but doc says they want me to stay on Lisinopril because it supposedly helps protect the kidneys if you’re diabetic.

After I bumped up my exercise to 180+ min/wk (after about 2 months) the amlodipine was lowered from 10mg to 5mg because I was getting some really low readings after exercise (like 79/56).

Yesterday’s readings were 103/78 (am drs appt), 125/78 (afternoon before exercise), and 114/60 (after exercise).

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Well ok then......starting my second high blood pressure pill.....some kind of water pill??? [View all] a kennedy Jun 2023 OP

One. elleng Jun 2023 #1

some pills that i take are 10 mg. 20 is available Tetrachloride Jun 2023 #2

2 different water pills, ca 4 bp meds, plus blood thinners.... No Vested Interest Jun 2023 #3

I take 3 pills-- viva la Jun 2023 #4

One Throck Jun 2023 #5

Seven if..fish..had..wings Jun 2023 #6

I'm doing 2 bp meds woodsprite Jun 2023 #7

I had terribly high blood pressure a while ago, but one pill and a supplement take care of it. Scrivener7 Jun 2023 #8

I take one Linsinipril a day but hubs takes 2 per day. lark Jun 2023 #9

I'm just sick to death of all the Dr appts. Haven't even started the sleep apnea Dr. Yet. a kennedy Jun 2023 #10

Getting old is not for the faint of heart. lark Jun 2023 #11

I take 4 medicines. Elessar Zappa Jun 2023 #12