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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've been on bp meds since my 20's. It's purely genetic in my case. I'm 5'2" 120 lbs, exercise 5-6 days a week and have for decades. My diet is not perfect but it's fairly good. So for me there was no other option than meds. There really is no downside to them. It may take some experimenting to find the one that works best for you. I had one that made my ankles swell. Once we switched I have had absolutely no side effects. I'm 48 so I've been on meds for a good 20 years. [/quote] PP - if I may ask, what medication are you currently on? I am in a similar situation, my hypertension is genetic. I’ve tried diuretics and an ACE inhibitor - even a potassium sparing diuretic caused my blood potassium levels to drop below normal levels, and the ACE inhibitor caused other side effects. [/quote] Norvasc. 10 mg. I do get bloodwork done once a year to monitor kidney function but it's always been normal. [/quote]
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