Blood Pressure

Nighttime works well for me for Telmisartan and Cilnidipine. I would avoid taking a diuretic at night for the obvious reasons. I struggle to sleep as it is, the last thing I need is to be getting up to pee multiple times a night.

I take Nebivolol in the morning but I think I’m going to start taking it after I go to the gym in the morning. It’s keeping my heart rate down when I need it to increase at least some.

I take nebivolol with lunch, after gym & cardio. Candesartan in the evening.

Not sure how I came upon this regimen xD

Probably better to take both in the evening
 
It was the CilniLYV brand by Helios Pharmaceuticals. But Sampei pointed me to a source who has the Cilniheal brand so I also have some of those in route.

Thanks. Main thing for me is Aluminum on Aluminum packaging, since most meds last forever in those all metal blisters.

Still trying to track down Telmaheal LN (Telm/Cilnipidine) combo. Will let you know when someone gets back to me on it...
 
I take nebivolol with lunch, after gym & cardio. Candesartan in the evening.

Not sure how I came upon this regimen xD

Probably better to take both in the evening
I feel like Nebivolol makes me feel tired if taken before I go to the gym at 5:30AM. Plus my HR stays pretty low. It is common for my HR to get over 100 when lifting, especially on leg day. But on Nebivolol it is staying between 80-90 no matter what I’m doing. I haven’t tried cardio after taking it so that will be interesting
 
I feel like Nebivolol makes me feel tired if taken before I go to the gym at 5:30AM. Plus my HR stays pretty low. It is common for my HR to get over 100 when lifting, especially on leg day. But on Nebivolol it is staying between 80-90 no matter what I’m doing. I haven’t tried cardio after taking it so that will be interesting
Thats why i take Nebi before sleep, makes me tired and sleep much better
 
My BP usually sits around 110-117/74, both on cycle and cruise. After reading about its benefits for heart, kidney, and insulin sensitivity, I decided to try 20mg of Telmisartan.

Five days in, my BP hasn’t changed much, but I feel weaker and occasionally lightheaded. Doesn’t seem worth it, so I’m calling it quits.

Anyone else with low BP tried Telmisartan? Do the side effects fade over time, or am I just the only genius who managed to fix something that wasn’t broken?
 
My BP usually sits around 110-117 / 70-75, both on cycle and cruise. After reading about its benefits for heart, kidney, and insulin sensitivity, I decided to try 20mg of Telmisartan.

Five days in, my BP hasn’t changed much, but I feel weaker and occasionally lightheaded. Doesn’t seem worth it, so I’m calling it quits.

Anyone else with low BP tried Telmisartan? Do the side effects fade over time, or am I just the only genius who managed to fix something that wasn’t broken?
I don’t think I’d use a BP medication if my BP was optimal like yours. You can always cut the pill in half and try 10mg but I don’t see the point.
 
My BP usually sits around 110-117/74, both on cycle and cruise. After reading about its benefits for heart, kidney, and insulin sensitivity, I decided to try 20mg of Telmisartan.

Five days in, my BP hasn’t changed much, but I feel weaker and occasionally lightheaded. Doesn’t seem worth it, so I’m calling it quits.

Anyone else with low BP tried Telmisartan? Do the side effects fade over time, or am I just the only genius who managed to fix something that wasn’t broken?

The benefits of Telm that go beyond BP are really only significant at the highest dose, 80mg.

While you don't need a BP med, the answer to your question is yes, the sides of all BP meds tend to fade with time, lightheadedness being common.

TLDR most sides are the result of certain blood vessels relaxing too much, initially. The body has an excellent rebalancing mechanism, and will make blood vessels feeding organs, like the brain, constrict back down, raising local blood pressure, and resolving side effects like dizziness.

It takes a couple of weeks to a month, but unfortunately many people who really need BP meds give up. Less than 10% of the population with high blood pressure keeps it under control with the appropriate meds, resulting in countless avoidable heart attacks, paralyzing strokes, and many other health problems like kidney failure. One fucking pill a day is all 95% need to spare themselves from that.
 
I don’t think I’d use a BP medication if my BP was optimal like yours. You can always cut the pill in half and try 10mg but I don’t see the point.
Yeah, I’m leaning the same way. No real point in messing with something that’s already in a good spot. I could try 10mg, but honestly, I don’t see the need. Probably better to just save the stash for a time when I might actually need it.

The benefits of Telm that go beyond BP are really only significant at the highest dose, 80mg.

While you don't need a BP med, the answer to your question is yes, the sides of all BP meds tend to fade with time, lightheadedness being common.

TLDR most sides are the result of certain blood vessels relaxing too much, initially. The body has an excellent rebalancing mechanism, and will make blood vessels feeding organs, like the brain, constrict back down, raising local blood pressure, and resolving side effects like dizziness.

It takes a couple of weeks to a month, but unfortunately many people who really need BP meds give up. Less than 10% of the population with high blood pressure keeps it under control with the appropriate meds, resulting in countless avoidable heart attacks, paralyzing strokes, and many other health problems like kidney failure. One fucking pill a day is all 95% need to spare themselves from that.
Appreciate the detailed breakdown. Makes total sense why the sides fade over time - seems like the body just needs a minute to recalibrate.

That said, I think I’ll sit this one out for now. No real need to push through the adjustment period when my BP is already solid. Funny enough, I’ve got a year’s worth of Telmisartan stocked up, so who knows - maybe future me will be grateful I kept it around.
 
Yeah, I’m leaning the same way. No real point in messing with something that’s already in a good spot. I could try 10mg, but honestly, I don’t see the need. Probably better to just save the stash for a time when I might actually need it.


Appreciate the detailed breakdown. Makes total sense why the sides fade over time - seems like the body just needs a minute to recalibrate.

That said, I think I’ll sit this one out for now. No real need to push through the adjustment period when my BP is already solid. Funny enough, I’ve got a year’s worth of Telmisartan stocked up, so who knows - maybe future me will be grateful I kept it around.

FYI unlike the vast majority of meds that can last for decades beyond their expiration. Telm is uniquely susceptible to degradation from humidity. So sensitive I've seen a quiz for pharmacists that includes a question about what they should tell the elderly customer about her list of meds and the weekly pill organizer she was going to start using.

The answer? Don't put Telm in the organizer, leave it in its original packaging. It can degrade that fast.

India pharma is best for this, since they use those awesome aluminum on aluminum blister packs.
 
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