Bear Down
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Good morning All,
Was hoping to get some insight before I jump on the medication band wagon.. I am 44, in good shape, not over weight and hit the gym 3-4x a week and am really active with the kids. Not a clean eater, but don't eat junk food either and don't drink coffee much, about 4 cups a week. I've dealt with High Blood Pressure for years, typically in the 130 ish range which is not much. But last year it went up to the 140s and on my panel, my cholesterol was a little high. This year I have graduated to the 150's and a little higher on the cholesterol. Last year they put me on Microzide (water pills) and really didn't do much. This year they want to put me on Lisinopril 20mg, which from research is an ACE inhibitor I think. Any feedback or history with this medication from the brain trust? or recommendations on alternatives? I guess I can loose some weight, but if I do, i'll have to shed muscle and go from medium build to thin. I work in a high stress field, plus being in a Bears Fan doesn't help either. Thanks All
Was hoping to get some insight before I jump on the medication band wagon.. I am 44, in good shape, not over weight and hit the gym 3-4x a week and am really active with the kids. Not a clean eater, but don't eat junk food either and don't drink coffee much, about 4 cups a week. I've dealt with High Blood Pressure for years, typically in the 130 ish range which is not much. But last year it went up to the 140s and on my panel, my cholesterol was a little high. This year I have graduated to the 150's and a little higher on the cholesterol. Last year they put me on Microzide (water pills) and really didn't do much. This year they want to put me on Lisinopril 20mg, which from research is an ACE inhibitor I think. Any feedback or history with this medication from the brain trust? or recommendations on alternatives? I guess I can loose some weight, but if I do, i'll have to shed muscle and go from medium build to thin. I work in a high stress field, plus being in a Bears Fan doesn't help either. Thanks All