BP control w/ meds? Is it OK?

It's a good idea to get on Lisinopril 10 mg. I was like you, border line. Now I'm 128/75. Like a trained athelete

The next physical they might limit you to yearly physicals to keep a closer eye. But your body would be better off with the lower BP.

 

I'm lucky. 5mg of Lisinipril does the trick for me!

 

5mg of Lisinopril used to do it for me, now I'm on 10mg and my BP stays around 120/75.
I would go to the doc and have him prescribe something before going to orientation. If you blip over 140/90 they might send you home.

 

Has the Doc been able to diagnose WHY your BP is going high? That is the critical question. There may be an unknown underlying cause sitting like a time bomb.

 

No side effects for me except for a tingling throat sometimes. I blame it on the cigarettes and my doctor said that's a side effect of Lisinopril?
The key is regular BP monitoring. Weight has an effect on BP, so does a family history of hypertension. Narrowing arteries or even partially clogged arteries can raise your BP. Maybe it's time for an EKG too.

When you start trucking, you'll have a hard time losing weight. Healthy food access is slim unless you bring it with you. Try to stay ahead of the game. Many fall into the trap of fast food, twinkees and lack of excercise. When you work all hours of the changing clock, many days you will be too tired to do anything.

 

Being sick can mess with your blood pressure as well!

 

I would go to orientation with BP dope,better to have it controlled that way than have a high reading.,my lisinopril is 40mg,-is that right?-yup,but anyway,I am 99% positive if on any of that stuff,the card will only be good for a year,in fact,if you wanna look it up after I thought about it,it is in the little pocket rulebook you are sure to receive in orientation..

 

i myself am on lisinopril for high bp. when i first started taking it it seemed that i would get sleepy after i took it when i got up, so i switched to taking it at bed time

i have been taking it for over 20 years now and my bp stays in good shape as long as i take my meds