Best blood pressure med for bodybuilders

[Bigabb]

Just curious to start a debate on what are some of the best options for bodybuilders regarding blood pressure meds as it is a key aspect for longevity. There are a lot of them including diuretics, ace inhibitors, arbs, etc.

What’s your med of choice?

Regards

 

[thethinker48]

Telmisartan (especially for that cardiac remodeling) and/or Lisinopril

Tbh though, if guys would do anything (cardio, diet, even carditone for bad instances) to actively control it, it'll serve them very very well long term.

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[Ashop]

Lisinopril is one that is very common and often prescribed.

 

[BigNJ]

Amlodipine and Nadolol

 

[bdad]

Lisinopril is what I use

 

[machinemind]

ACE or ARB would be best for their cardioprotective effects, usually Lisinopril is a go-to

 

[liquid_c]

I use losartan and bystolic. An ARB plus a very heart specific beta blocker.

 

[maldorf]

Lisinopril is one that is very common and often prescribed.

That's what I use, just 10 mg is plenty for me. Benicar is an ARB that I had used in the past for BP before I had my heart attack.

 

[trapper john]

10 mgs of lisinopril for me, but I’m an old powerlifter so perhaps I don’t count...lol

 

[nothuman]

Telmisartan and Bystolic are legendary. Cured my grade 1 diastolic dysfunction. The research shows ARB's are better than ACE inhibitors.

 

[MyNameIsJeff]

The research shows ARB's are better than ACE inhibitors.

They are equally effective but ARBs have fewer side effects. So if somebody tolerates Lisinopril well, there is no reason to switch to ARBs. Though you could make an argument that a specific drug within either class, like Telmisartan, is superior due to additional benefits.

good read:

https://www.tctmd.com/news/time-guidelines-recommend-arbs-over-ace-inhibitors

 

[lestatgear]

I take 20mg Lisinopril once a day and 25 mg of Carvedilol twice a day.

 

[nothuman]

They are equally effective but ARBs have fewer side effects. So if somebody tolerates Lisinopril well, there is no reason to switch to ARBs. Though you could make an argument that a specific drug within either class, like Telmisartan, is superior due to additional benefits.

good read:

https://www.tctmd.com/news/time-guidelines-recommend-arbs-over-ace-inhibitors

Hah that’s the exact article I was referencing. I like that site

 

[muscle89]

anyone like bystolic? i heard it help with nitros oxide in the arteries as well

 

[Bio]

anyone like bystolic? i heard it help with nitros oxide in the arteries as well

A couple of members listed it above.

 

[heavyhitter]

telmisartan with amlodipine for me

 

[topfuel]

Blood Presure meds

I use Losartan. Lisinopril made me sick with a bad cough (Side Effect). Diet, Cardio along with a great weightlifting routine keeps everything in check.

 

[NGL34]

Telmisartan and Bystolic are legendary. Cured my grade 1 diastolic dysfunction. The research shows ARB's are better than ACE inhibitors.

Curious why they didnt prescribe you a BB instead unless you have a low heart rate. BB are much better options for most HF pts in that it improve EF and can also lower BP.

 

[NGL34]

ARBs and ACEI are usually going to be the first line of treatment with hypertension for most people.

 

[nothuman]

Curious why they didnt prescribe you a BB instead unless you have a low heart rate. BB are much better options for most HF pts in that it improve EF and can also lower BP.

Bystolic is a BB, so I am using a BB and an ARB together. (5mg bystolic and 40mg telm)

They won't prescribe me anything because I don't technically "need" them, so I chose to do my own research and found they would help me, which they have