Just Started Bystolic - High Sys Pressure

I've just started Bystolic -I take Fenofibrate, Lisinopril and Amlodipine but my BP was (and remains) at 160/74. This has been true for several years. I'm an exerciser and within an hour after exercise my bp is 130/60. My at rest pulse is 55. Since I've been on Bystolic (2 days) my pulse is lower but my bp hasn't moved. I'm a bit slower in my exercise regimine - from 13.5 min./mile to 15 min./mile - I'm 72

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It sounds to me like you're doing great as far as exercise goes. My only suggestion would be to turn most of your attention to what you're eating on a regular basis, as I believe this has a significant impact on your BP levels overall.

I used to have high BP for years in the range of 150/90, but was able to control it by controlling my eating habits and exercising. Now it is consistently around 120/75. What works for me may not work for everyone, but my initial advice is to cut out all processed foods (especially those high in sodium and other ingredients that are hard to pronounce). This alone should help reduce inflammation and water retention.

In general, eating whole foods that have little to no sodium and which are high in potassium and magnesium are solid dietary options for lowering blood pressure. These foods primarily include fresh fruits and vegetables. Bananas and dates in particular are great for this, among many others!

Other dietary and non dietary options for lowering blood pressure can include:

Coenzyme Q10
Garlic
Hawthorn
Folic acid
Yoga
Meditating daily
Autogenic training
Aerobic exercise
Ayurvedic medicine
Various essential oils (such as lavender)
Cannabis (sativa/indica)

If you believe your diet is on par, I would just be open to trying some of these other options.

I hope this helps! :)

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David,
Thanks for the tip....I'll give Bystolic a little more time then try CoEnzyme Q10. I don't know if my lower pulse rate during exercise is a good thing or bad. It is more of a struggle (impossible) trying to hit 4,25 mi/hr and keep it up for 42 minutes my avg. rate before Bystolic.
Also, my diastolic bp has always been in the high 60s or low 70s, never above 80 for long. I don't know how to weigh that factor in the health equation.
Jim

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