Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I was wondering what can i do to keep my blood pressure at a resonable level espacialy while on gear. I already know that keeping salt/soudium intake low is one thing that someone can do?... but besides that I'm pretty clueless about things i can take or do to prevent this problem. At the momment I don't have a High Blood Pressure (Which is how i want to keep it). But I'm also not on any gear at the moment. IMHO any answer to this question can not only help me but anyone else that may have or expirence this problem.
High Blood Pressure
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40butpumpin
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Ouch! Propranalol is the last thing you want to take bro, that will turn you into a marshmellow. In fact, stay away from all beta-blockers. Take something like Hyzaar or Avalide, no sides and excellent bp control. IMHO.
Dont mess with high BP meds....go to a doc and tell him you have been monitoring your BP at a wellness or fitness ctr and it has been high at times. If he takes it and it is low just express extreme concern and tell him you get bloated easily (hold water). This will open the door for discussion about meds and you can find out what his experience is with different kinds of BP meds. Keeps notes and then diecide which med would be best used on a cycle..its all about research, and you'll be happier and healthier for it
You DO NOT want to take any medications that lower your blood pressure if you dont have high values normally. The problem with this is when you sleep your bp is going to lower and with bp medications it will bottom you out with could very well cause some serious problems or death. For anyone who works in a hospital this is pretty much common knowldge. You have to look at the situation and understand what is causing the increase in your bp when you are on AS. Usually with most people the problem is fluid retention. When you take AS your body in most cases will not rid itself of excess fluid like normal. Subsequently this causes an overall increase in blood volume in your body. Now with this excess in volume you body has presso-receptors that recognize the what is going on and stimulate your heart to work harder to try to pump the fluid out which in tern will usually cause an enlargment. Alot of other stuff happens to try to compensate, but the problem still remains that you have TOO MUCH FLUID in your body. Usually a diuretic is used when someone has excess fluid such as this, but if you dont know what you are doing with those, you can really get into trouble also. There are different classes of diuretics, the most common being potassium sparing and non-potassium sparing. You want a diuretic that is not going to deplete your body of the potassium that is vital to withstand life. Aldactone (spironolactone) is a good choice and is relativley safe. A lot of guys use Lasix (furosimide) but it is not potassium sparing and can be pretty dangerous if you dont know what you are doing. Sorry this is so long, but this isnt really something I can explain in a few words. PM if you need help with any of this
ichabodcrane
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Yes, some good info! But also remember that spironolactone carries with it anti-androgenic properties as well. There are some really effective meds for controlling BP. ACE-inhibitors are really hot now, but may not be for everyone. Like said b4, see your doc and discuss this with him/her. They can help you decide which may be the best for your case. But then you need to be honest with them so they know why your BP is elevated. Don't be ashamed of it, it is all about individuals taking charge of their own health. If your doc can't accept the fact you use juice, than fuck him and find one that will!!!!joeyz123 said:
ichabodcrane said:
I agree............finding a doc and being uder his supervision for this would be the best way to go. Aldactone does have anti-androgen properties associated with it, and a lot of women take it for that reason, but some of the studies I have read suggest that it doesnt block enough androgens while on juice that you would really have to worry about it. It probably wouldnt be the best thing for a male to use while not on a cycle, but he doesnt have problems when not on a cycle. Good luck
