ExcelMale
Menu
Home
What's new
Latest activity
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Videos
Lab Tests
Doctor Finder
Buy Books
About Us
Men’s Health Coaching
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Forums
Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
TRT increasing blood pressure?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="hankerata" data-source="post: 197355" data-attributes="member: 18978"><p>I've been on TRT through Defy for about two years, with great results. This is my protocol:</p><p></p><p>Test Cyp 200 mg/ml – 0.45 ml IM/SQ 2 times weekly </p><p>HCG 400 iu SQ 2 times weekly</p><p>Anastrozole 0.5 mg 2 times weekly</p><p></p><p>I am 41 y/o, 5'7", 190 pounds; work out, CrossFit-style, four to five times/week, with a pretty clean diet. I mention that to say that, while I could lean out a little, I'm not obese by many means.</p><p></p><p>For the last six months to a year, I've had persistently elevated blood pressure. One of my doctors suggested I start taking a low dose of Amlodipine daily, but before doing so, I'd like to try to bring my blood pressure down through lifestyle alternations. For that reason, I've decided to cut down my drinking to weekends only, and then just a two to three drinks on Saturdays and Sundays. I'm also going to mix in more cardio-intensive workouts and cut down on any non-alcohol sugars as well.</p><p></p><p>But I've begun to wonder if TRT itself is causing some of this elevation. Consultations with Dr. Google seem a bit mixed, but there are studies that suggest T can increase BP in <a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181003142925.htm" target="_blank">obese men</a> as well as in <a href="https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/01.HYP.31.1.435" target="_blank">rats</a>. Any opinions on whether I should suspect my TRT could be part of the cause, and if that's case, is it worth considering bringing down my T dosage a bit? Or do you think my BP is likely an issue I'd be dealing with now even if not on TRT?</p><p></p><p>Separately, for those of you on TRT and BP-lowering medication, can anyone provide feedback on whether they think being on BP drugs has been worth it and any recommendations on drugs themselves? As I said, my doc recommended Amlodipine, and she said it had few side effects. But then when I researched it, I saw gynecomastia is not uncommon -- which is of course a terrible side effect.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for your help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hankerata, post: 197355, member: 18978"] I've been on TRT through Defy for about two years, with great results. This is my protocol: Test Cyp 200 mg/ml – 0.45 ml IM/SQ 2 times weekly HCG 400 iu SQ 2 times weekly Anastrozole 0.5 mg 2 times weekly I am 41 y/o, 5'7", 190 pounds; work out, CrossFit-style, four to five times/week, with a pretty clean diet. I mention that to say that, while I could lean out a little, I'm not obese by many means. For the last six months to a year, I've had persistently elevated blood pressure. One of my doctors suggested I start taking a low dose of Amlodipine daily, but before doing so, I'd like to try to bring my blood pressure down through lifestyle alternations. For that reason, I've decided to cut down my drinking to weekends only, and then just a two to three drinks on Saturdays and Sundays. I'm also going to mix in more cardio-intensive workouts and cut down on any non-alcohol sugars as well. But I've begun to wonder if TRT itself is causing some of this elevation. Consultations with Dr. Google seem a bit mixed, but there are studies that suggest T can increase BP in [URL='https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181003142925.htm']obese men[/URL] as well as in [URL='https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/01.HYP.31.1.435']rats[/URL]. Any opinions on whether I should suspect my TRT could be part of the cause, and if that's case, is it worth considering bringing down my T dosage a bit? Or do you think my BP is likely an issue I'd be dealing with now even if not on TRT? Separately, for those of you on TRT and BP-lowering medication, can anyone provide feedback on whether they think being on BP drugs has been worth it and any recommendations on drugs themselves? As I said, my doc recommended Amlodipine, and she said it had few side effects. But then when I researched it, I saw gynecomastia is not uncommon -- which is of course a terrible side effect. Thanks for your help. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Share this page
Facebook
Twitter
Reddit
Pinterest
Tumblr
WhatsApp
Email
Share
Link
Sponsors
Forums
Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
TRT increasing blood pressure?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top