Blood pressure

[Warrior]

65yrs, 15 yr TRT user, 80mg per week, no sides. Recently BP is up consistently 150s, ( no issues)
Hemocrit is 50s ( doc not concerned).
Seeing doc next week, recommendations for meds?
Thanks

 

[Vince]

Nelson has a number of threads for high blood pressure. Here's one of them.

High blood pressure meds- what's best for TRT and ED? - Excel Male Health Forum

I'm 46, and have been on TRT for about 8 years. I'll put my regimen below, but I'm pretty locked in for TRT, although 5 mg daily tadalifil doesn't always cut it. Anyway, my bp has been creeping up over the years. I've been on Lisinopril 20 mg for 10 years. But have...

www.excelmale.com

 

[SS1LE]

65yrs, 15 yr TRT user, 80mg per week, no sides. Recently BP is up consistently 150s, ( no issues)
Hemocrit is 50s ( doc not concerned).
Seeing doc next week, recommendations for meds?
Thanks

If I were you I would give Losartan a Try. It is a ARB which is one of the best class of BP meds. Also Losartan can lower HCT in some.

 

[Warrior]

seeing my doc next week for BP, any harm using ED med with higher pressure?

 

[SS1LE]

seeing my doc next week for BP, any harm using ED med with higher pressure?

Nope, in fact Viagra was being developed for high BP when they found out the side effect was improved erections.

 

[Guided_by_Voices]

Potassium supplementation is my step one for any BP issues. Make sure you're not low on cardio, magnesium or Salt either. Note that cold weather alone can raise BP.

 

[Warrior]

10 days in on Valsartan 80mg at night, BP is still high 150s? How long till meds kick in?
Very frustrating.

 

[SS1LE]

10 days in on Valsartan 80mg at night, BP is still high 150s? How long till meds kick in?
Very frustrating.

80mg I think is the lowest dose, you may need higher. I was on 160mg but got horrible sinus issues on it.