Even with meds, blood pressure too high... what to do ?

[Evinrude]

Now up to 10-40MG of Amlodipine/Olmes Medoxom (1 per day) and bp in the 146/80 range.... sometimes (as in doctors office) 160/82. Just a couple of years ago on half that dosage and typical home reading 118/70.

Weigh perhaps 10 lbs more than then, otherwise not aware of changes. Feel fine... not diabetic, never had stroke or heart issues (recent EKG [prior to penile implant] was "perfect" according to nurse. More excercise and weight loss would help some but suspect not enough.

With bp so much higher than recommended, wonder if I'm a stroke ready to happen ?

So far in care of GP....would seeing a cardiac specialist be beneficial ?

[dg_moore]

I was just gonna say, there are these doctors called cardiologists who actually specialize in cardiac issues. Seems to me that you should see one if you suspect a cardiac issue. You don't need to ask random strangers.

[Evinrude]

You don't need to ask random strangers.

Since ED and high blood pressure often occur together, my theory was perhaps some "random stranger" here on the ED forum had a similar circumstance and could offer real world advise that helped them to lower their BP.

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[tomas1]

I take Lisinopril and Amlodipine daily.
When I get swelling at my ankles, I add Hydrochlorothiazide.
I still show around 140/80 in the doc's office, but usually not as high at home.

What I usually do is log my BP each day for a week or 2 to show the doc the real numbers.

I know I drink too much beer, but so far, it hasn't presented problems, but probably contributes to the HBP.

I'm glad generics are cheap.

[AnotherOldMan]

I wonder what, if any number, would be the consensus point to start a drug regime if drug companies and their representatives and their influences were eliminated from the equation.

[Evinrude]

I have high blood pressure but it's successfully treated with pretty basic and thankfully cheap meds. I take a combo of Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide combined in one pill.

For my curiosity can you tell me the dosages in mg ?

[GoodWood]

See a cardiologist.

Don’t seek medical advice about hypertension on a web forum.

Although many people here have their own experience with HTN and medications that does not make them experts.

If you are concerned about having a stroke, you need the advice of an expert.

See a cardiologist.

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[tomas1]

I agree, my docs have always listened to my feelings about dosages.
I've never suggested anything radical, just tweaked them a bit.
Same with the Hydro--. When I need it I take it.