Im sorry your going through this. There are so many BP meds out there its just the mater of finding which one is best for you. At least your docter is working with you and trying different ones. Im praying you find the right one soon.

Medicines have side effects. Maybe now, maybe later.
Read the post "68 natural ways to lower bp". My bp was 107/57 yesterday. I was threatened with meds by my doctor if I did not get it under control when it went to 195/115 one day.

I take Norvasc. It is supposed to be the mildest hpt drug. I can't take much else, because of the other meds I am on. I am not sure if it is available where you are (I am in Canada). It keeps me at the high end of normal, which is better than where I was. I have just lost 20 lbs, switched to a high fiber, vegetarian diet and no change. Mind you, I still have a lot of stress and pressure in my life, but that is what I like. And that lifestyle didn't bother me for the first 55 years of my life. Who knows?

Of course you know the most noteable side effect is sexual dysfunction.

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Sorry to hear about your dilemma. Doctors put me on Atenolol and I took that for awhile.. Then they put me on Lopresser and I took that a couple times and stopped because it made me tired and sick.

Dont be fooled into a false sense that medication is the answer to your HBP and Heart issues becaus its not..

The Remedy: Quit smoking, lose weight, get active, and exercise and your BP will come down naturally. Make a lifestyle change. Find out what weight you should be at where you dont have HBP and make a note of that. ( write it down right on your scale ) Maintain that weight and maintain an exercise regimen for the rest of your life and you'll make 90 years of age.. Exercise is the only way for us.

I know some overweight people that do nothing all day long. They eat and watch TV and feed their face and guess what? They have great hearts and not an ounce of HBP.. But, that is them.. Its not you and I. You have to be proactive to keep good heart health..
Good Luck

Now that the amlodipine is out of my system I can actually get my shoes on again. I have been working on my weight, but that is a struggle in itself. Hopefully when I have my knee replaced I can get into exercising. Thanks for the info.

I think Scout100 has hit the answer spot on. I would just like to add to his comment and tell you about nutritional supplements and how they can help support normal blood pressure. Fish oil has omega-3 fatty acids which are known to support normal blood pressure, as well as regulate normal cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Taking fish oil supplements can actually support a healthy heart and healthy blood pressure.

You should carefully choose the right fish oil supplement since purity is a serious concern. Triple Strength Omega-3 (http://www.newvitality.com/shop/triple-strength-omega-3.aspx ) has the highest purity levels and a high potency of omega-3 fatty acids, too.

Please do not stop taking your prescription medication without asking your doctor first. And remember, too, that a heart-healthy diet and exercise regimen is the best way to keep healthy. All the best!