Which blood pressure med?

[Jmuls]

ACE inhibitors (Captopril, Lisinopril, etc) and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Losartan, Valsartan, etc) are two of your more "entry level" pharmaceutical methods to combating HTN. Lisinopril is super cheap and effective for most, however 1 in 10 will get that commonly associated cough. When that happens, an ARB like Valsartan is often used and the problem is relieved. That's the nice thing though with the ACE inhibs/ARBs, there are essentially no side effects. For most, it's akin to a sugar pill. The only thing more basic would be a diuretic. Typically for HTN, the drug of choice would be Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).

 

[Ncjuice247]

I have put it off too long. I need to get on something. I have neglected to start due to fear of erection problems. What types of bp meds are y'all using that's effective and has no effective on erections? I know to stay away from beta blockers, but would love some feedback on others.

I'm 26 and my resting heart rate was 136bpm and blood pressure was 188/86 metoprolol succinate ER 50mg god me down to 117 bpm and 171/85 but the erections don't come as easily and It shortened my lasting power