how to keep your bp normal when on?

[hongkongguy]

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[digital]

try and keep water retension low by controlling salt intake and drinking loads of water,take some anti e would help to.

digital

[hongkongguy]

i mean while taking gear

[digital]

that does apply while taking gear?

[DOUBLE J]

Originally posted by digital
try and keep water retension low by controlling salt intake and drinking loads of water,take some anti e would help to.

digital

Water retension is a big part of high BP especially while on

[71olds442]

Originally posted by digital
try and keep water retension low by controlling salt intake and drinking loads of water,take some anti e would help to.

digital

exactly!

[droid]

Is your blood pressure normal when not on? Either way if you cannot get it under control then maybe an ACE inhibitor maybe your answer. I use them on and off. They have little to no side effects and will make you live longer.


DROID

[proxonetapimp]

sorry for the question but what the hell is an ACE inhibitor.

[adj3b]

ACE inhibitor [A"sE"E', As]
Pronunciation Key

ACE inhibitor or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor [an"jEOten'sin] , drug used to reduce elevated blood pressure (see hypertension), to treat congestive heart failure, and to alleviate strain on hearts damaged as a result of a heart attack (see infarction). ACE inhibitors block production of an enzyme that helps convert the protein angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 2, a protein that makes blood vessels constrict and promotes retention of fluid, raising blood pressure. Thus ACE inhibitors act to widen the blood vessels and make it easier for the heart to pump blood through the body. captopril (Capoten), ramipril (Altace), and enalapril (Vasotec) are commonly used ACE inhibitors. Angiotensin receptor blockers. (ARBs), such as losartan (Cozaar) and valsartan (Diovan), reduce hypertension by displacing angiotensin 2 from receptors on the surface of cells. ARBs are used as alternatives to the less expensive ACE inhibitors because they have fewer side effects.

[digital]

Originally posted by adj3b
ACE inhibitor [A"sE"E', As]
Pronunciation Key

ACE inhibitor or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor [an"jEOten'sin] , drug used to reduce elevated blood pressure (see hypertension), to treat congestive heart failure, and to alleviate strain on hearts damaged as a result of a heart attack (see infarction). ACE inhibitors block production of an enzyme that helps convert the protein angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 2, a protein that makes blood vessels constrict and promotes retention of fluid, raising blood pressure. Thus ACE inhibitors act to widen the blood vessels and make it easier for the heart to pump blood through the body. captopril (Capoten), ramipril (Altace), and enalapril (Vasotec) are commonly used ACE inhibitors. Angiotensin receptor blockers. (ARBs), such as losartan (Cozaar) and valsartan (Diovan), reduce hypertension by displacing angiotensin 2 from receptors on the surface of cells. ARBs are used as alternatives to the less expensive ACE inhibitors because they have fewer side effects.

interesting,thanks

[football54]

DOES ANYONE OR HAS ANY ONE EVER TAKEN THIS WHILE ON?

WOULD IT BE BAD?

Originally posted by adj3b
ACE inhibitor [A"sE"E', As]
Pronunciation Key

ACE inhibitor or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor [an"jEOten'sin] , drug used to reduce elevated blood pressure (see hypertension), to treat congestive heart failure, and to alleviate strain on hearts damaged as a result of a heart attack (see infarction). ACE inhibitors block production of an enzyme that helps convert the protein angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 2, a protein that makes blood vessels constrict and promotes retention of fluid, raising blood pressure. Thus ACE inhibitors act to widen the blood vessels and make it easier for the heart to pump blood through the body. captopril (Capoten), ramipril (Altace), and enalapril (Vasotec) are commonly used ACE inhibitors. Angiotensin receptor blockers. (ARBs), such as losartan (Cozaar) and valsartan (Diovan), reduce hypertension by displacing angiotensin 2 from receptors on the surface of cells. ARBs are used as alternatives to the less expensive ACE inhibitors because they have fewer side effects.

[hussle_man]

Personally, I would stick to 1-1.5 gallons of water a day and follow a regular cardio routine before I would add an ACE to my regimen. Reason I say this is because, while on an ACE you really have to know what your doing and have to stay mindful about everything that you are doing while on that particular med. If you happen to get a cold or the flu or are taking an ECA which will RAISE your BP it will have ill effects on your body. Also Low BP is just as dangerous and can be accomplished very easily while on due to the nature of our exercise programs that most of us run. You can sweat your self to death, aka: low bp. Neutropenia is also a disorder which you must be aware. Its a decrease in circulating neutrophils in the peripheral blood which can lead to death if untreated. It's usually a disorder that is found in cancer patients and is usually drug induced.

[sweet]

Hey guys, I am a nurse and I work on a busy medicine unit. I can tell you the majority of my patients are using ace inhibitors and other antihypertensive meds.

I would strongly recommend not using PB meds such as vasotec and altace, these meds can drop your BP to dangerously low levels. When giving these meds in the hospital it is necessary to take vital signs beforehand, if the patients heart rate is less than 60bpm I am not allowed to give it. A low heart rate combined with excessive hypotension will combine for a very deadly combination; not only will there be an inadequate fluid volume in your circulatory system, your cardiovascular system will not be able to compensate; this would lead to cell death due to inadequate oxygenation. Take my word, you don’t want that.

Not to mention it requires regular renal function tests and potassium serum levels.

It also requires strict potassium intake restrictions and also has a very long list of drugs it interacts with.

I keep telling people that high BP is only a problem over the long term (were talking years upon years here). Over the course of 10-15 weeks it will not cause a problem. As long as your BP falls to previous levels afterwards a 3 month spike of mild to moderate hypertension will not cause any adverse effects.

There is a very slight chance you could have a CVA (stroke) if you systolic (top number) gets above 190, but like I said it is only slight.

I don't know your situation, but I would hazard to guess that your BP is not constantly high, many things effect BP, stress, exercise, even the time of day.

Try this; take BP readings 3 times in one day; Morning, afternoon and night. The average of those 3 is a more accurate indication of what your BP is really like on a constant basis.

Keep an eye on it, if you are nervous come off the gear, or fess up to your doc.

Just some info for you:

BP standards for an adult.

(Optimal) 120/80-130/85 (normal))
130-139/85-89 (high normal)
140-159/90-99 (mild hypertension)
160--179/100-109 (moderate hypertension)
180/110 and higher (severe hypertension)

A RESTING heart rate between 60-90 is normal.

Keep in mind these are constant readings.

Your bp will be lowest in the morning and afternoon, and peaks in the late afternoon and evening.

[hongkongguy]

Originally posted by sweet
Hey guys, I am a nurse and I work on a busy medicine unit. I can tell you the majority of my patients are using ace inhibitors and other antihypertensive meds.

I would strongly recommend not using PB meds such as vasotec and altace, these meds can drop your BP to dangerously low levels. When giving these meds in the hospital it is necessary to take vital signs beforehand, if the patients heart rate is less than 60bpm I am not allowed to give it. A low heart rate combined with excessive hypotension will combine for a very deadly combination; not only will there be an inadequate fluid volume in your circulatory system, your cardiovascular system will not be able to compensate; this would lead to cell death due to inadequate oxygenation. Take my word, you don’t want that.

Not to mention it requires regular renal function tests and potassium serum levels.

It also requires strict potassium intake restrictions and also has a very long list of drugs it interacts with.

I keep telling people that high BP is only a problem over the long term (were talking years upon years here). Over the course of 10-15 weeks it will not cause a problem. As long as your BP falls to previous levels afterwards a 3 month spike of mild to moderate hypertension will not cause any adverse effects.

There is a very slight chance you could have a CVA (stroke) if you systolic (top number) gets above 190, but like I said it is only slight.

I don't know your situation, but I would hazard to guess that your BP is not constantly high, many things effect BP, stress, exercise, even the time of day.

Try this; take BP readings 3 times in one day; Morning, afternoon and night. The average of those 3 is a more accurate indication of what your BP is really like on a constant basis.

Keep an eye on it, if you are nervous come off the gear, or fess up to your doc.

Just some info for you:

BP standards for an adult.

(Optimal) 120/80-130/85 (normal))
130-139/85-89 (high normal)
140-159/90-99 (mild hypertension)
160--179/100-109 (moderate hypertension)
180/110 and higher (severe hypertension)

A RESTING heart rate between 60-90 is normal.

Keep in mind these are constant readings.

Your bp will be lowest in the morning and afternoon, and peaks in the late afternoon and evening.

thank you all.....i agree...nice info.

[SilverbackGorilla]

Sweet---Is there anything to do about nose bleeds??? I get them a couple of times a week when I am on--and its pretty bad to have them at my job!!

Thanks for any help