Intermittent fasting + healthy low carb for 10 months. I am happy to confirm that my blood pressure dropped from 130-140/80-90 to the range 100-110/60-70 👍👍👍
Lucky you! I’ve been IF and low carb for 1 year ( I do treat myself from time to time e.g. cake with my coffee once a week if I’m out, or a piece of damper with my homemade soup if I’ve made soup - maybe every 3-4 weeks, but it’s not the majority at all) and my blood pressure, numbers like yours over this past 15 months, and nothing changed. I don’t have much weight to lose (on cusp of normal/overweight), my trigs and HDL Are normal and in perfect ratio, my LDL is high. So my Dr desperately wants me on statins, I’m refusing, and after 15 months of trying and resisting I’ve started on Irbesartan lowest dose for my blood pressure 4 weeks ago. Had ECG, clean as a whistle, tested positive for SDHB gene fault which symptoms can be tumour growth messing with the endocrine system causing high blood pressure amongst more serious nasties, but an ultrasound showed clear and I expect my MRI will too ( it’s been over two weeks and no one has called me in a flurry of panic). I’ve taken my blood pressure twice so far, once it hadn’t changed at all and the second time it had dropped half way to your new numbers. This was upon waking too, so I was super relaxed. My Dr did explain all the areas of medication and why she prescribed what she did. I’m watching and waiting ….oh and I’ve taken a Dr prescribed best bio available pott and mag powder supplement and D3/K2 for the past 18 months.
@@rebeccabaldwin3003 I feel ya! To look at me I’m healthy as a horse, as they say. Always have been very lucky with my health and weight, but this blood pressure thingo the past year … I’m not happy.
Not all MDs are drug pushers or at least my tight a** MD isn't. I can't even get the correct amount of Metoprolol I need and that is why I reported her a**.
5-10 and was 178-80, a year later 161-4. Just keep walking and sing a new song every day.. and 45 mins Very intense exercise 2 x a week. i am 78. I cut the sugars, Cut the carbs, No to veggie Oils, no to Fructose. and I refuse to worry, even if the world ends tomorrow. Luckily, i have a doc who isn't a pill pusher
I dropped my chronic life long high BP after intermittent fasting, stopped drinking alcohol and losing 30lbs. I was amazed that my BP is now never higher than 120s over 80s. Life changing. I'm on two BP medicines but tracking my BP to talk to my doctor about eliminating at least one of them (hopefully both eventually).
That is by far the safest way to lower bp and the health benefits are far more than drugs. Sadly, most people will not do make these changes and drug are better than hypertension.
@Fisher Man I wish I could give up the booze and drop 30 pounds, but I am like you, skinny, no booze or smoking, am doing Keto and nothing helps except the meds.
I'm on carvedilol and losartan. Went from 270lb to 195 doing Keto for a year. BP at the four months ago was 180/127 with a pulse in the high 80's. Cardiovascular Primary Care Doctor didn't like that I was doing Keto, but liked that I was losing weight. Had my follow up today and I lost 21lbs from the last visit. I think she gets in a rut with most patients not doing anything to help the situation they are in. She was ecstatic and smiled the entire time talking to me about my progress. It was a 100% change in her attitude from when I first started working with her. I've only been on the meds 4 months. The conversation was keep doing what I'm doing and we can talk about getting off/reducing the HBP meds. I keep a journal and my BP has been under 120/80 with a pulse around 60 for 2 months now.
@@firozosman My diet was the typical standard american diet lots of bread, pasta, soda, pizza, chips, candy lots of junk food, pretty much nothing of substance. Age 39. My last visit with the head cardiologist pretty much went "your progress is great, but some people just have to be on BP meds the rest of their life". I eat low carb most days but allowed potatoes and some pizza back into my diet during NFL season. BP still under 120/80 and weight stays around 210-220.
After being on BP meds for many years (decades) I've recently found out that lowering my BP is as easy as not eating too much! I've lost 40 pounds in the last 8 months for my high sugar numbers and shazam, my BP is now consistently lower!
@@jedventuranza5263 ~ There's a medical study that shows that Lacidipine (another calcium channel blocker) is safer and more effective than Amlodipine. It concluded, "patients were treated for a total of 8 weeks. At this time, supine mean diastolic blood pressure decrease was 16 mm Hg in the lacidipine group and 10 mm Hg in the amlodipine group (p < = 0.01). Adverse events were reported in 28% of patients treated with lacidipine and in 48% of patients receiving amlodipine. Results of our pilot clinical experience show that lacidipine is a well-tolerated and effective compound, compared with amlodipine, in mild-to-moderate hypertensive patients." Hope this helps :)
I tried explaining to my dad that Losartan was safe to take because of his kidneys, but he couldn't get over Potassium being a part of the pill's name, so he stopped taking them and his kidneys went south for sure.
My friend stopped taking blood pressure medication and taking care of himself with low carb vegetables it was okay After 2month he wakes up with bad sroke He still struggling to leave and trying to talk it’s very sad to see someone you know So before stopping your high blood medicine you need to talk your doctor Don’t be stupid !!!🙏
Was his blood pressure under control when he had stroke. I would think when you come off of bp meds that it should be done gradually, one med at a time or even better reducing each med gradually and then discontinuing after reaching the lowest dose for that medication. Yes should be in conjunction with consulting doctor .
Please answer WHY, what are the reasons to not take Clonodine? I was actually first prescribed it for anxiety but it's my main controller of my high blood pressure although I take one out of each group you've listed! Literally
I was on a less safe and a worst before keto/ketovore a little over 4 years ago. Praise God for bringing it to me! I was also on mobic or celebrex as well and the BP meds made my pain worse.... after choosing keto and losing 100 lbs , at 66, I'm not on any prescription meds at all- praise the Lord.
Yes, Praise The Lord, so glad for you. I quit drinking diet sodas and went low carb, I am now off Blood pressure medication and off acid reflux medication. I am 65 and now feel great.
Do NOT take Celebrex it gave me a bleeding ulcer!!! Got the bleeding stopped, still have a peptic ulcer. There are meds I've needed I can't take bcuz of it. As well as still can't have certain food & drinks. Once you get an ulcer your life/ stomach will NEVER be the same. It's a very painful nightmare. That. crap should be taken off the market!!! Ask any Gastro how many pts they see with ulcers from CELEBREX!! Also don't take CARAFATE. Fills you up with edema (12-15lbs) & will constipate you for weeks.
I started making a simple tea of hibiscus flowers and L-arginine and had IMMEDIATE positive results with ZERO side effects ! I no longer take any pharmaceutical drugs..of, I also am on low carb/ high fresh meat diet..thanks, Doc !!
I take Lisinopril going on three years, and I had no side effects at all, but I'm currently on intermittent fasting, and I'm eating right and walking to stay fit at the age of 60.
Ken, I just wanted to say thank you for this vid. I've known I had high BP for a couple decades. Started out a little high and continued to climb to where I'm at today. Went to the ER for a pain I had and they went through the whole thing. Two blood draws, 6 hrs on the EKG, 2 chest xrays. Turns out all the blood work came out good, xrays fine, EKG fine but blood pressure was way high. An injection brought it down part way but the Dr. wanted it lower so he gave me a small pill. After monitoring me he sent me home. I had an appointment today with my new Primary Care Dr. (didn't have a Dr. for the last 10 years). He did his work and prescribed me LOSARTAN. Prior to leaving the house I watched this vid and wrote down all of the medications and your ranking. The instant the Dr. said what he was going to prescribe I pulled out my list and saw that it was favorable for someone in my situation. That brought comfort to me so, thank you for that.
@@lamtorofreightllc2824 I used to take almodipine but stopped, when I controlled my blood pressure, but I noticed the difference when I stopped. While on almodipine I was having rapid heart rate, irregular heart beats, heart palpations and fast breathing. Since I stopped the medicine I don't have these issues. I read somewhere that almodipine can cause these issues. But please speak to your doctor, everyone is different.
@@lamtorofreightllc2824 - Losartan is fine. No major problems for me. Also take amlodipine. Both for the last three years, no side effects. Eat healthily, don't smoke, exercise. People who exercise have the lowest ACM (all cause mortality).
Im 31 , not in horrible shape .. my BP on average is 165/102 . Doc puts me on lisinopril instead of getting down to the root cause .. They like to hand out pills is for sure
@@donor4053 Beware of that particular drug! It gave me a terrible cough. Took me some time to tie the cough into the drug, but I ran across a few other people, who had same problem. We all quit using it & with in 2 days, no more cough. This was about 7 years ago & I know the drug, was the culprit, because none of us, have had a cough, since.
You must not be very active. "Blood pressure is normal" is the most asinine statement I have ever heard. It's as stupid as saying "water is normal", when of course, everybody already knows that. Exercising hard with high blood pressure will damage your heart. Only a moron fails to understand that.
Wow, that’s amazing…I heard about the carnivore diet. How long were you on it before you saw your Bp go down? If you won’t answering from how high was it? Do you think it is more the weight loss as opposed to the carnivore diet? I mean if someone is not over weight would the diet still help?
@@cgoldnsilver Sure weight loss has a huge effect on bp. But to be fair there are thin people with sky high bp. So in my opinion. getting rid of inflammatory foods such as lectins in beans, grains, milk, seeds and seed oils played a huge factor. I would guess the same could be archived on a vegetarian diet.
@@cgoldnsilver Will it help of you are normal weight? Well depends and what you want to achieve. Do you have specific issues you are dealing with? Carnivore may or may not before you. Carnivore is the ultimate elimination diet. It helps reset so if you want to reintroduce foods, you are more sensitive to them and can really feel if those foods dont like you.
About 5 years ago, my blood pressure was at a point where my Dr wanted me on medication. 155/90. Dr prescribed a calcium channel blocker, Amlodipine. Caused headaches initially and increased heart rate. Within three weeks, BP was 185/100. He took me off it but not before I ended up in hospital, on stroke watch with a BP of 220/110. I lost18 lbs in that time for no reason. It took 2 months to get my BP down to safe levels. Eventually a specialist put me on an ARB and within a week I was perfect. Had to lower the dose twice, to the lowest and BP stays steady around 115/70. Amlodipine is toxic to some people, like me, and the body has to purge it which, caused the weight loss. It is cheap and gets prescribed quite a bit. Beware.
I also had a bad reaction to Amlodipine - constant facial flushing, acne, swollen feet and ankles and headache. I stopped it after 12 days it was so uncomfortable. I had switched from Perindopril because of that horrible dry cough. I ended up needing an inhaler due to the coughing fits. I'm going back to my doctor and will ask about the ARBs he mentioned in the video.
@@tauralynn best of luck Taura. They had me on Coversil (perondipril) and hated the Coversil cough as well. They put me on Edarbi and it worked for me but my understanding is the ARBs all seem to work equally as well as each other.
I was on Valsartan for a year and did amazing! No other health issues except BP. Even lost 35 lbs on it! After there was a "raid/looting" 🙄at my pharmacy and had a problem getting my meds for almost a week. Finally got it BUT they changed me to a different brand (Mylan instead of my regular). Suddenly my BP slowly started climbing. 😳 Like I had a bad batch. Sent to a cardiologist and he said my heart looked amazing so they said the only conclusion is it started with the new brand... Just switched to Olmesartan HCTZ (in the original brand I was on)... Only 5 days in but I can feel it working... 😄 My doctor said I should be fine and back to where I was in two to four weeks. Just letting you know to keep an eye out for brand changes... It made a difference for me...
I was taking a very low dose of Lisinopril for years, but it wasn't 100% effective. But once I moved to a keto diet a year ago, my BP dropped further and remains normal. I appreciate this advise.
I drop my bp medicine , was taking magnesium and my bp went to high, almost went to hospital. Went back on Metropolol er 50 mg twice and spironaloctone and feel fine.
Marcia that’s amazing. I would love to get off my beta blocker. Did you have to titrate slowly? I heard it’s next to impossible to get off a beta blocker
Lower insulin levels, increase electrolytes, get plenty of sun exposure. BP meds are only band aids as they do not fix the root cause. Human body always wants to heal itself so we have to give it what it needs to function properly
I’m on Losarten and it’s getting so hard to walk I can’t take a shower! I’m getting off it! I’m 70, and too old to be going through this! Thanks for posting this reply! 👍🏻😉
I was taking 25mg I had so much joint pain and tingly hands and feet. I stopped Losartan after taking it for a year. After 3 weeks off I felt so much better.
I am 75 and Since 2001 I have been taking BP meds. They controlled my BP pretty well. Recently my BP has been around 160x80 or 175x80. Have started taking two new meds after dropping the old ones. But these are not helping too much. Perhaps I should give them some more time. But I think the main culprit is that recently I have been sleeping all day and during night I have been either on my PC or on my phone watching social media. I know I have to lose weight by more exercise, more physical activities and/or intermittent fasting. All these things are easier said than done. But I have promised to myself that I will do more exercise, more physical activities. I hope my experience will benefit some of you.
I was put on Linsopril after my Triple Bypass in 2016 and it caused me to cough uncontrollably all waking hours. Especially tough while waiting for my sternum to heal. I was put on a beta blocker which helped but my VO2 Max has been incredibly low. Was just prescribed an ARB today so I am happy to hear you listed them as the safest. I am not just watching this for this info. You have been a great guide for years for Keto and LCHF.
My doc put me on Linsopril , made me feel horrible. Just changed mine to Losartan , hope it does better. The linsopril made me extremely dizzy and sick at my stomach a lot. Sorry you went through all of that.
@@NguyenTruong-co8lw Having some trouble with my blood pressure dropping to low now, but it may just be my dosage needs adjusted. Hope you are doing well .
@@lori639 I had a hard adjustment period with lisinopril - really bad headaches. The change to losartan is not smooth either. I'm hoping the dizziness goes away soon. And thanks for the reply. Hoping you get the right dosage dialed in soon.
I've lost all faith in un"healthcare providers" so these days I take my own advice, which is mostly what I've gleaned from Dr. Berry! It's working out extremely well.
same here..at times im shocked at the lack of Real ,experiential knowledge most doctors have...they so often seem like they are just spouting textbook answers and seem to lack true understanding... You ,yourself, are often ur Own best advocate for answers becuz it involves Your life, thus no one will work as hard to get to the root of the issues as You....sad to say.
Dr. Berry I love your communication skills. I wish you were my PCP. I am stuck with the Veterans Health Administration. I really enjoy you sharing your knowledge, thank you.
My fathers blood pressure was (no kidding) 200/150 refused to ever take meds. Amazingly he lived a very healthy life, died at age 95 of prostate cancer and that because the hardheaded Italian that he was refused surgery to have it removed. He was tall n fit and up to his late 80's he would run up 2 flites of stairs 2 steps at a time and I, half his age couldnt keep up. I tend to believe that hi blood pressure in some people may be just be normal.
For 20 years I've been taking 2 blood pressure pills on a daily basis..Since I started carnivore/keto about 6 months ago,I take only one every 8-10 days..Not to mention, I'm also down 4 pant sizes..Thank you Dr.Berry..👍☺
This is literally the key!! BP medications are excellent life savers, but ultimately, we have to take our health into our own hands. I went keto once my liver results were coming back high, and haven't looked back.
@@LumosMx my heart rate typically 89 bpm. I was taking lisiniprol. Before the meds my bp was 135/85. After meds 100/55. My doctor told me to get off the medication. After 3 weeks off meds by bp was 122/82.
I took Lisinopril for several years until one day I went into anaphylaxis and was in the ER with hives, itching, rash, swelling in the mouth and throat closing up. One doctor said it couldn't be the Lisinopril, the other two doctors said it most likely was, as one of them had the same reaction I did after taking it for an extended period. Just a FYI if you're taking it
Angioedema can occur at any time. Days or years. It makes me sad to hear that the doctor said it couldn’t be the lisinopril when this is a well known side effects to watch for.
I took Lisinopril 10 mg 1xday for HBP for 3 years. Stopped in 2021 iirc. I know what I *should* be doing to properly handle HBP. I think Lisinopril gave me alopecia in some spots. Hopefully it has cleared or will clear out and no other bad side effects will occur.
I had a reaction to ACE inhibitors too, my lips started to swell. It will happen within the first six weeks. Once you get a reaction, you can never take them again. It's a shame, because I felt quite good them, and slept good. Too dangerous.
I was an otherwise healthy male with hypertension. Doc started me on Amlodipine. My dentist noticed gum overgrowth (side effect of Amlodipine) and recommended I talk to doctor about a safer drug. I was switched to Diuretics. Six months later I started getting gout like pains. After a year of suffering my doc just suggested physical therapy. I finally realized it is probably gout and asked to be tested. My Uric Acid level is 11.1 (common side effect of diuretics). I asked to be switched to Losartan. My doc argued that I should stay on diuretics and take Allopurinol to lower the Uric Level. I think I need a new doctor.
I was in Amlodipine for a couple years and didn’t really notice anything except maybe swollen ankles. My dentist said she noticed gum overgrowth after a couple years.
Many of the BP meds are not good for the elderly due to dizziness and drowsiness, causing frequent falls, and are often contraindicated for those with glaucoma.
Had a pacemaker put in at 63. My heart rate was down to 15 beats a minute. So yes, it was an emergency surgery. I was taking losartan 100 MG once a day. After surgery and tests now taking 50 MG daily a ND doing very well 🙂 Started a keto diet and cholesterol is down to 110 and all other numbers are fantastic.. Thank you for your advice and have lost 80 pounds over the past year and half. Feel great!
I am so happy that you are doing better and that the surgery was good for you, but how do you get Your heart rate down to 15 beats a minute? Was it because of high blood pressure or a medication you were taking?
Pretty sure Bart Kay would say that total cholesterol level is NOT healthy. Bart has shared a chart showing that ALL cause mortality is higher in people with LOW cholesterol. And zero studies prove cholesterol has ANY link with any disease.
I have a genetic heart issue & will have to take medication for life according to my cardiologist. Sometimes it’s okay to have to take medication even if you’re Keto/carnivore or low carb. Diet cannot fix everything, but it helps. Yes, my cardiologist is okay with Keto.
My primary doctor lost a lot of weight on a ketogenic diet and suggested I try it. I’m pleased he’s for it and I don’t have to look for another doctor.
Yes--I’ve been Carnivore for 2 years and I’m at the perfect weight, all of my labs are perfect, but nothing I do will lower my bp. It’s very disheartening but I don’t want to have a stroke or heart attack so I just got on Ibersartan. I took it years ago and it does work with no side effects that I can notice. Wish I didn’t have to take any pharmaceutical but 🤷🏼♀️
My cardiologist wants me on a diet - the Mediterranean diet - high in carbs/grains/fruits, and wants me loading up on PUFA's (veg oils). Instead, I've been keto 2+ years and avoid PUFA's, even olive oil (even vegan guru Esselstyn says to avoid PUFAs!) like the plague. Lost weight, feel better, better endurance, arythmia gone, trigs way down, HDL way up.
Great video. I do not take a pill without studying it. We are now fortunate to have WebMD, Mayo Clinic and others to see what a drug is, what they do, interactions, or side effects. My pituitary decided to malfunction around age 65, and I take a cocktail of drugs that took nearly a year to perfect that would not mess with potassium, cause protein in my urine, or mess with other hormones. I take Metoprolol to keep my heart from racing, but my Lisinopril was recently changed to Losartan. I take amlodipine and adjust my dose when my ankles start swelling, and a minimum dose of amiloride to keep my potassium up, but have to start every day with a Thermotab to keep my sodium near or at low normal. I have other issues but at age 75, I have not let any of them keep me from traveling, camping, kayaking, or flying my drone. Life is a fatal disease, and I don't really care what label they put on whatever gets me! 😎 👍
For me. No metopro, but a health food called Taurine is great for supporting heart function. OHS 7 years ago. Only Coversyl.. no other drugs. pharma's goal is to make as much money as they can. Remember this They want to keep us sick.
It’s interesting that many responded with improving their BP by changing their diet. I too changed my diet and went from 20mg of LISINOPRIL to 10mg. Unfortunately, many doctors will not discuss nutrition as a way to get BP down.
GREAT video Dr Berry👍 I had a 99% blockage in my ADL and after having a double stent put in, flatlined twice on the Cath Lab table, I was put on two blood pressure medicines. Over the course of two years, I started off with the worst type medication, went to the middle then ended up on the low scale that you mentioned. I went on keto and after eight months, I went off of all blood pressure medicine. My blood pressure is lower now without any medication then it was Amazon the medication. I now average 115/65 which isn’t bad for 66 years old. KETO for life.
@@mrcalderoneful I wouldn’t say turmeric is high in oxalates but it does have oxalates in it. Just don’t take high amounts of turmeric. Kidney stones and disorders run in my family, (two generations that I know of). I’ve been taking 1500 mg of turmeric for 5+ years every day with no kidney stones or problems. If I stop taking it, I definitely feel the inflammation come back, especially my joints. Also, turmeric is a blood thinner, so I stopped taking it about 10 days before any medical procedure. But since I have a heart stent, turmeric is great along with ginkgo biloba to keep my blood flowing. My cardiologist even said that it was a good option then prescribed blood thinners. The key is, don’t overdue turmeric. 😊
I have a question or two if I may. What do you think caused such blockage, in your ADL? Were you smoker, sedentary etc.. I am just trying to analyze my own lifestyle and risk assessments etc.. Of course, I see a dr for annuals. But I am curious about your situation. What made you go checked out in which they found the blockage etc.. ?
Blood pressure was creeping-up I went no dairy and no wheat and blood pressure is now normal. I also take magnesium and potassium. Try Wim Hof breathing method, it lowers blood pressure immediately.
Sugars and carbs causes inflammation, weight gain and from I believe cancer cells thrive on sugars. Since doing keto and mild cardio my bp went down dramatically over the matter of months.
I haven’t had sugar from I was 15. The tea lady in those days put 3 teaspoons of sugar in my tea. I never have it years later. I also don’t salt anything when cooking dinner and let them do it themselves. I’m not a lover of salt. My Dr said my your blood pressure is always right. I’m also not a lover of cake, ice crea and don’t drink alcohol either.
l believe the same, let whoever is going to eat decide what and how much they want to add to their food. I wish all restaurants would think like you. Then l could really enjoy the food.
5'10, 128 lbs, F, 42 yrs old, athletic. I've suffered from HBP since my 20s. I didn't take it seriously until 3 yrs ago and was put on propanolol and clondine (also for ADD). It changed my life! I had excessive sweating since age 15, now it's 90% cured. I also suffered from chronic tension migraines since adolescence and that problem is completely gone. BP meds have improved my life so drastically that I would never not take them. To each their own.
Sometimes it’s just hereditary. Grandma had it at 16. My sister 18 and me 20 years old. I’m 56 now and still taking it. So is my sister. No health problems except hbp. Go figure 🤷🏼♀️
Over the years, I had been on almost all of the high blood pressure medicines talked about in this video. Side effects outweighed quality of life. After speaking with a friend about the carnivore diet, I gave it a shot. After the first 4 months my blood pressure was constantly in the normal range. Here I am 3 years later, zero health issues. I wasted almost 20 years of my life on medication, with major side effects , while the solution was actually natural. As a bonus, my eye sight improved drastically.
Dr Berry, you are one of the youtube doctors i watch that helped me for 2 years to greatly reduce the symptoms of diabetes and high blood pressure. your diet advices are logical and reasonable, all i needed to do is follow them then gradually the symptoms just went away. my blood pressure meds are down to 2 tabs and sometimes i just need to take 1 because when i check its not that really far off the mark. my diabetic neuropathy and blurry vision is just gone. thank you!
I was on propranolol for thirty years and worked with my Dr to wean off it. I did not have high blood pressure but tachycardia. I'm doing keto and found it pretty easy. I did take notice that if I broke keto and had carbs it definitely affected my pulse. Grateful to now be 57 years old and not on ANY medications. Thanks Dr. Berry!!!
@@lli3007 I'm not a Dr. so I don't know how to answer that. I was on it for 30 years but not for blood pressure. I personally don't trust any pharmakeia and decided to wean off it. Keto lifestyle helped me do that.
I’m going through this right now. Absolutely horrible. I’m on a heart monitor to see what’s going on but after doing research, I’ve been seeing all kinds of bad things with Losartan.
@@BT-dl8kq Yes later. I had some short term memory loss and lost use of my right arm and leg for a couple of weeks. I’ve been back to work for 5 years. Walk and regained use after a month or two of rehab.
I'm Losartan potassium..100 MG just got prescribed. I'm trying to change my lifestyle. I honestly think it's my hormones I'm a 50 yr old female that had a complete hysterectomy 15 yrs ago. Great video
I was prescribed AMLODIPINE. After a few months, I developed a rash on my feet, which was later diagnosed as being Vasculitis. The GP told me to stop the tablets straightaway. The Vasculitis is now being treated. Here's a thought - why not try to lower BP NATURALLY by changing your diet, stopping smoking, losing weight and exercising more? I've been off the BP tablets for 5 months now, an my BP is 117/78
I've been taking Losartan for several years without any side effects that I can detect. My cardiologist prescribed it. So many other medications he has prescribed for my CAD have strong side effects. Statins, beta blockers and anti-coagulants in particular. I refuse to take them. But Losartan works and does not have life-ruining side effects.
I am a 44 year old African America female. On Halloween 2015 I had been taking Amlodipine/Benazepril for at least 3-4 years or more and one day I had reaction that swelled my top lip like Donald Duck. Went to ER and the white doc told me that for some reason Benazepril causes this type reaction in only African Americans. I never knew this and I have a black medical doc. I was blessed. My throat didn’t close, he watched me for about 4 hours and let me go but told me to never take that drug again. Most people who have this reaction end up in intensive care. Please be careful. Most of these blood pressure meds have side effects and even though they help to control bp, they can also be detrimental. Ask your doc questions and do your own research.
I got the same thing after just under three days, one side of my lip. Once it happens you can never take an ACE inhibitor again. They should know this and it's not your race, it can happen to anyone.
I’ve been gluten free for 20 years. Even as a teenager, my bp was elevated. Cutting out an inflammatory food like gluten can be a game changer. My bp went down almost immediately after I went GF. My rosacea also went away, never to return.
because of Keto I lost 90lbs...kept it off and normalized BP...but had been on beta-blockers. Despite not needing Metoprolol anymore I can't get off of it. I've tried many times. As soon as I quit for a couple of days I feel horrible and have terrible arrythmias. I feel like I got scammed by the doc.
I take low doses of hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril daily, and they have kept my blood pressure quite stable for many years. I may ask my GP about the ARBs, but I think "if it ain't broke don't fix it". This video does a good job of explaining what is available and the pluses and minuses.
I tried Candasartan and it made me really off balance, dizzy and a bit nauseous. I can't take it, I've tried many times and got the very same feelings.
58 years old and I feel better than ever I was on those meds for 11 years once I threw those in the garbage I'm a whole new woman I feel like I'm 30 years old again
Thanks for the video. I do have a comment: One of the side effects of Lisinopril is a sporadic but intense hacking cough. Besides being annoying it got a lot uncomfortable looks from during Covid from friends and strangers. Several of my friends had the same problem and switched to Losartan. For all of us, the cough went away when we changed
No enapril is safest for me . I used many years. But it is common that one pill kills another pill. Doctors role can not be ruled out in killing some good medicines for their vested interests
@@vicki7807 Losartan is terrible..with a water pill almost killed me if Jesus had not saved me ..hallelujah I STOPPED IT RIGHT AWAY.. IT DID NOTHING FOR LOWERING BP I TRUST in OUR LORD....GLORY !!
Losartan is working for me. It was quite a surprise to have the doctor tell me I had high blood pressure. I had no idea. Called the silent killer. Now under control, but I feel no different.
Mine is Atenolol. It does lower my BP to a perfect 120/80 but the side effect is it slows my heart beat. When running my heart rate is around 160 BPM. With Atenolol, the rate is 130 BPM. I’ve read that Atenolol was originally developed for heart problems. When my diet is void of junk food, my BP is perfect without meds. I’m going to start Keto or Carnivore.
Nebivolol is a much better B Blocker. It will allow your heart rate to increase as normal when working out. It think it’s the only b blocker on the market that is a beta2 antagonist. Very nice drug.
I'm 48 and was diagnosed with hbp in my early 20s. And I was the fittest I ever was at the time. I've been on losartan,metoprolol & hrtz the whole time and never was told about the testosterone & sugar increase possibilities. Low and behold i got diabetes about 3yrs ago. Time to see if reduction is possible.
Thanks! This has been helpful as I take Losartan. I am 74, T2 diabetic, and I rarely exercise. My doctor says that I am 30 pounds overweight, so I started a Keto diet 30 days ago. I have not lost a pound but my blood sugar is becoming stable at between 87 and 110 depending on when I test it, after eating or later. I was worried about the side effects of Losartan so this video has relieved me of unnecessary anxiety! Thanks, that should also help to lower my blood pressure!
I've just stopped taking one of my blood pressure meds. Amlodopine. My blood pressure has now dropped by 10 points to 137/74. Logically this shouldn't happen. I am now monitoring my BP daily. However there have been other improvements too. My pulse has dropped by 4 bpm, chronic joint pain has vanished(it never occurred to me but it started 10 years ago when the put me on BP meds), my ankles have ceased swelling and my chronic bloated gut feeling has vanished. I haven't yet made other changes but have vowed to improve my diet and exercise more.
Took same BP med ( lisinopril) for 40 years and then one day I ended up with Angioedema. My top lip swelled out twice as big. Now I believe I may be allergic to all BP meds.
My friend was taking a lot of different blood pressure meds. I have been slowly introducing him to the proper human diet but there is a lot of resistance. I'm forwarding him this video. Thanks for all you do.
@@naomijohnson1080 no he is on regular still. He is 5ft 6in, 270 and had severe venous stasis in one leg and mild in the other. He is a truck driver and it's been a journey to get him this far. He is down 30 pounds from last year so it's a win. We plan to team drive next year so I'll have better access to providing him healthy choices.
Interesting that with my 60lb weight loss, I also no longer take my 3 blood pressure meds. I am a 59 y/o female. Whats crazy to me is that this morning after I got out of the shower, I noticed at least a 50% decrease in my hanging skin on the underneath part of my arms. I was shocked. I actually have muscle now. My biceps are visible. Crazy.
After a year on beta blockers my lipid panel and triglycerides went from normal to high. Due to the stress of the pandemic, lockdown, caring for my bedridden mother,and contracting Covid; my BP began to inch upwards more, so my dosage was upped from 2.5 mg to 10 mg. After another year on this dosage with no results, I was weaned off Nebrovol and placed on the initial, lowest dose of an ARB. It seemed to be helping, but after a month I developed whelps all over, petechia on my lower legs, and pruitus on my extremities. Ugh! I’ve been miserable. Needless to say, I can’t take ARBs. The highest my BP has read now, off of BP meds, is 140/96. I came upon a video presentation by cardiologist James Roberts discussing the links between vitamin C and lipoproteins ( as I have elevated LDL and statins literally almost killed me). Upon his recommendation that people with abnormal lipid panels should supplement with 6000-10000 of vit c daily, I upped my normal 1000 mg/ day to 6,000 mg. I check my BP daily. After a few days of the upped vit c, I noticed my BP had dropped into the normal range and has stayed there. I know from Dr.Robert’s presentation that C is important for endothelial health. Just trying to make the correlation as to why my BP has dropped with the added supplementation. Anyhow, I think 6000mg of vitamin C will be my daily from here on out.
Started with 8 mg Candesartan 6 months ago, bp dropped to 145/93 from 182/125. I think I have to start taking care of that belly fat to lower it a bit more. Have some 25-30kg overweight.
Been on Amlodipine for a couple of years. This last year I got increasingly sick and weaker. I do have fibromyalgia, Erythromyalgia and an autoimmune that's yet to be diagnosed specifically so just thought it was all related to that. Got so weak I stopped my meds and started feeling better. The amlodipine almost killed me. Been off for 3 weeks and huge difference. Have a constant cough now but it's not near as bad as when I read on it. Hoping with enough time that will resolve
Yeah, ditto. I've been on all the normal blood pressure meds, and since starting on them in 2019, my health has got worse and worse. Could be a coincidence, but I don't think so. I have JUST come off my Losartan 1 day ago. I usually come off a drug slowly, but I've done that before with Losartan, so this time I've just come off it completely. I was only on 37.5mg anyway. Last year i asked to come off Amlodipine, as I've been on that one, plus one of the other ones, virtually since I started. Earlier this year, I requested Clonidine, so am still on that 3 times a day, but I'm now going to try the supplement "Serra-Natto", plus CoQ-10. Even taking two blood pressure meds all this time, my readings were still in stage 1-2, even occasionally 3. I just feel they've made me so much more ill, and my health is hanging by a thread anyway (30 yrs of chronic illnesses/pain). How did you get on?
@@queenwilco3723I also have fibro and just now saw a dr say it’s clearly due to leaky gut and microbiota symbiosis 🤷♀️. So I will start to doing research on that. Kinda makes sense as I have bad GERD and IBS 🤷♀️
@@seabreeze7378 a couple of things so I hope you read on so you can get relief too. Fibromyalgia is believed to be from trauma. Abuse, a sudden loss, an injury or illness. Anything that can cause large amounts or long term releases of adrenaline. The adrenaline is supposed to numb your nerves or certain senses to help you survive the traumatic situation you are facing. It's believed that large or long term releases of adrenaline can actually fry the nerves or nervous system so that messages are not sent or received correctly. Nerves have a lot to do with how our digestive system works so obviously will cause problems. Now, I recently found relief in doing a parasite cleanse. Which I laughed at, ignored and thought was stupid for the last 10 years. However when an ongoing cough wouldn't get better with a pulmonologist, rheumatologist, and numerologist, along with 2 surgeries I was desperate. Did some research, listened to other people that discovered the same thing and started a regimen That was aggressive but WORKED. Yea you get rid of worms but there are microscopic parasites that we don't think about that cause havoc through it body including inflammation. The relief I found is beyond what I could hope for. Yea I still have some issues but nothing like what it was and I'm able to live a mostly normal life. Not anything to sell, I purchased separate things myself and used them together
Whatever the weirdest side effect are I'll have them. BP meds side effects I've had: Coughing to the point of not being able to breathe. Nightmares which continue after waking up. (As in being surrounded by monsters) Throat turned white Extreme tooth pain. Non healing, open sores on back. Insanely fast heart rate. Intense hip pain. Finally had a doctor tell me to take my blood pressure in the morning before getting out of bed and if it was normal then quit worrying about the level in the doctors office
FYI, I have been on Lisinopril 10mg (Ace Inhibitor) for the last 12 years, would often get dizzy and my sodium and chloride blood serum levels were always low, not real low, just a few points or so below normal range. I started feeling poorly last fall and my sodium level was 128 (normal range is 135-145), my doctor didn't say anything other than to drink gatorade! I've asked several doctors over the years what causes low sodium/chloride, no one has had an answer except the prescribing doc said it might be the lisinopril but since I wasn't having problems she didn't want to change it. Levels were checked in Feb 2022 and sodium was 126! I was feeling awful, this latest lab were drawn because I was due to have cervical spine surgery....thank goodness the anesthesiologist picked up on it and said I could not have surgery with those low numbers. Went back to PCP and she put me on Amlodipine, which has improved the sodium and choloride levels, but has caused hands and feet to tingle and anxiety and full blown panic attacks. I need to call her and ask for an ARB. Just sharing this info in case anyone is taking an Ace Inhibitor and has low electorlytes. Thanks for sharing this great information Dr. Berry!
Blood serum issues are very dangerous. I never realized just how dangerous until my own serum sodium was 119 and I had to be hospitalized for *11 days* before they stabilized it/me. It happened out of nowhere, which scared me to death. Hope you are doing well now.
Ended up going back on Lisinopril but on 2.5mg….I asked for it….Doc told me if I cut back my fluids she didn’t think I need BP meds….I do not have SIADH, but that is what she suspected. A nephrologist that I saw this summer confirmed I do not have SIADH, but wants me to limit my fluids to 64oz a day….so far my sodium has been in the normal range. I do drink Re-Leyte Electrolytes daily to add sodium into my diet.
@@melbah5678 I'm glad it worked out well for you. I, too, was seen by a nephrologist who gave me the same advice: limit fluids and increase sodium, but when I increase sodium, my BP (already on 2 meds) skyrockets because my BP has always been sodium-sensitive. What's curious is that I was never, ever a salt-user. I never added it to my food, and I have always bought low-sodium food items. Life sure "ain't" fair.
@The Midnight Hour with Carolyn thank you for that. I've learned that including thank K2 with the D3 reverses the calcium problem and that it should only be an issue with doses above 10,000íu My dose is 4000íu with K2 included. I'm glad you managed to return to good health.
@The Midnight Hour with Carolyn Yours is a valid point also. Perhaps there is a balance between the two. The theory for my mum is that she has smoked all of her life and a poor diet will have contributed to calcium deposits in the heart and arteries. Apparently, K2 removes the calcium and redistributes it into the bones and teeth. Maybe the solution is to just take K2? We live in the northern hemisphere and as my mum doesn't go out much, I'm confident that she will have required some level of vitamin D supplementation.
I have just today been diagnosed with hypertension by a hospital cardiologist and will be collecting my first prescription tomorrow morning. I was told the name of the drug but have forgotten. I will, however, be immediately checking it against Dr. Berrys list and hopefully it is one of the (relatively) safe ones.
I had to deliver my baby at 35 weeks and immediately put on 30 mg of Nifedipine and 200 mg of Labetolol. My blood pressure went up to the 160's/90' but has since now regulated itself to what it was pre-pregnancy. I tried to do EVERYTHING in my power to get off the Nifedipine as it was causing me to retain water in my ankles and get puffy aside from making my heart race so fast! It was crazy I thought I was going to pass out not only from the racing but how hard I felt it pounding!
yeah Lisinopril is a real winner. Constanty coughing, feeling like I was going to faint at the grocery store and not to mention the huge rash on my chest. And the breathing issues. NONE of these are safe. IT depends on how it hits the person and their unique bio chemistry.
My primary care provider is an NP who teaches at local med school and she “specializes” in cardiology. Your advice here indicates she knows what you know.
I was prescribed (in Sweden) Amlopidine as my first medication - it was like poison to me. I got swollen feet and ankles and could only wear oversized sneekers, but worse was that my cardia got lax so when lying down the gastric acid flowed into my esophagus causing a horrible chest pain. I had to prop up the head end of my bed to be able to sleep. I found a research paper online that confirmed this side effect and when I stopped taking Amlopidine the problems went away.
Thank you so much Dr Berry, I have been put on 10mg Amlodipine for the past two years. I have no other health issues and it's the only medication I'm taking. I have been suffering from occasional dizziness, sometimes weak and shaky feelings. My doctor ordered and ECG and blood test a few weeks ago and the results was all normal. I have to talk to my doctor about my medication, because I still experience the occasional dizziness and sometimes I notice myself swaggering as I walk. Thank you 🙏
Are you testing your blood pressures at home on a home bp monitor? You need to sit quietly both feet flat on the floor arm at slightly below heart height, correct sized bp cuff, no talking from you or from others, quiet room, no food within 2-3 hours and no exercise within 2-3 hours, or a stressful person. This is to test your RESTING Blood Pressure. Often bp is higher at the doctors office, so at home your bp is lower and you get dizzy because dose is too high. Test at ~8 am and at ~3 pm. Often lower in afternoon. This way you collect and journal BP numbers to make sure both Systolic and Diastolic are in a good spot. Diastolic should not be below 60. Or ask doctor for a 24 hour bp halter you wear to get an accurate reading for average 24 hour day.
Wanted to share my experience with hydrochlorothiazide. I took it for a decade and one day I broke out in a rash on my arms that spread over my whole body. After 9 months and 3 doctors and a skin biopsy I found out I had developed an allergy to that med. It started to clear about a week after I after I quit taking it. None of my doctors thought that my rash had anything to do with my meds. I had to do a lot of my own sleuthing to figure it out.
Apparently my blood pressure doctors had me on the safest meds all along. Was prescribed Ramapril(?) by my old doctor and the new doctor has prescribed Losartin. Now if we could just find a med for depression that works and doesn't require that I sell my home and move into my car.
I had a Dr. appt in June but wasn't allowed in without a mask so I left and quit my 10mg Lisinipril. Yesterday BP was 127/70. I'm mostly carnivore for a year but I like beer. I'm 66 years old. 6'2" and 180 lbs and feel great!
@@originalm3233 I didn't have a problem with it. The only problem with beer on carnivore is you can't drink as much. There are no carbs to soak up the alcohol. Be Careful. lol
Lisinopril gave me that Cough. I stopped it as soon as I recognized what it was. Could have been bad! From there to Losartan. I've not started the low carb diet change. Thanks Doc, I had been wondering about the only med I take. Answered.
Mine is Perindopril so not bad. Since I have lost weight, eating low carb and very keto-ish, I am cutting my pills into 1/4s now 😍 I still need that tiny bit though unfortunately. Hopefully it won't be much longer when I can stop taking BP medication altogether 💪🏻
I used to have blood pressure 220/100 , even higher. I was prescribed Candesartan ever increasing doses. My arteries are like from a 20 year old (I'm 60), they were checked, but the real reason was sleep apnea. I started using the "thing" in my mouth during nights, and that alone lowered the pressure to about 170/80. But I still used Candesartan 32 mg daily. The first side effect after couple of years was the missing of the "morning wood". But when it developed to actual impotence, I got worried. I asked for different medication, but Amlopidine gave other side effects; my boots became too small for me, the swelling was comical. Then I quit the medication and started taking Citrulline and L-Arginine instead. Now the blood pressure is exactly the same as with Candesartan, about 150/75. And even the "morning wood" is coming back. It takes about 2 months or more to get well after the Candesartan, and now I rather die than take any of those "real" medications. They are just poison. And the goal is to find out the cause of the high blood pressure. If your spouse complains about snoring, you propably found one reason. And the Citrulline Malate and the L-Arginine work just in the same way as some "real" drugs, same mechanism. Just without side effects. Ask your doctor a permission to test them and measure your blood pressure daily. If they work for you too, that is the safest way. Worked for me.
I'm stopping you early before I continue just to let you know that this is of interest to anyone considering medication also. I'm 133 days today in on diet and exercise first. But not out of the woods yet. I'm 51 and still trucking. Literally. Fasting is fastest!
I began 5mg Lisinsopril as my 1st BP medication (Lisinsopril is taken by millions of Americans, without any problems) but I had a horrible reaction to it AND it took me 9 months to figure out (on my own) that it was the drug that was making me miserable.
It gave me the worse cough. Gut wrenching chest cough. I missed work and wife kicked me out of bed. Took me over a week after I stopped taking it for my cough to go away.
I used it for a while, but did absolute nothing. So they kept increasing the dose, so I simply stopped. Some nurses said that it was not high enough (145/85) to justify medication.
Thank you Dr.Berry for this clarification I stopped taking my meds (Valsartan Hctz) and tried to go natural by diet and exercise but unfortunately I am cursed by my genetics and I just cant control it despite my efforts, so you blessing the ARB's makes me feel good to take them knowing I'm not killing myself long term, I feel a lot better also thank you again.
You are a very well informed Dr. I agree 100% on your information. Most Doctors either don't have the time to do research or won't make time. Others simply don't care. You have sacrificed alot of your time to carefully research this matter. Your list of bp meds. matches mine to the dot. Thank you for sacrificing your time to help people live a healthier life. God bless. Research such as this requires an immense amount of time. I say this because you could do away with research and go golfing or do other recreational things, but no. Thank you.
Another method of lowering blood pressure is to avoid annoying people who raise your BP.
@@langhorn3831 what if everyone is toxic around me?😂😂😂😂😂
And stop watching the news. Bad things happen frequently nowadays
Intermittent fasting + healthy low carb for 10 months. I am happy to confirm that my blood pressure dropped from 130-140/80-90 to the range 100-110/60-70 👍👍👍
Mine too, went way down. Sometimes 110 over 65. Use to be 145 over 85
@ Pavel Hazdra
how long did it take for your BP start going down?
Yes doing keto carnivore too and OMAD BP still not steady:(
Lucky you! I’ve been IF and low carb for 1 year ( I do treat myself from time to time e.g. cake with my coffee once a week if I’m out, or a piece of damper with my homemade soup if I’ve made soup - maybe every 3-4 weeks, but it’s not the majority at all) and my blood pressure, numbers like yours over this past 15 months, and nothing changed. I don’t have much weight to lose (on cusp of normal/overweight), my trigs and HDL Are normal and in perfect ratio, my LDL is high. So my Dr desperately wants me on statins, I’m refusing, and after 15 months of trying and resisting I’ve started on Irbesartan lowest dose for my blood pressure 4 weeks ago. Had ECG, clean as a whistle, tested positive for SDHB gene fault which symptoms can be tumour growth messing with the endocrine system causing high blood pressure amongst more serious nasties, but an ultrasound showed clear and I expect my MRI will too ( it’s been over two weeks and no one has called me in a flurry of panic). I’ve taken my blood pressure twice so far, once it hadn’t changed at all and the second time it had dropped half way to your new numbers. This was upon waking too, so I was super relaxed. My Dr did explain all the areas of medication and why she prescribed what she did. I’m watching and waiting ….oh and I’ve taken a Dr prescribed best bio available pott and mag powder supplement and D3/K2 for the past 18 months.
@@rebeccabaldwin3003 I feel ya! To look at me I’m healthy as a horse, as they say. Always have been very lucky with my health and weight, but this blood pressure thingo the past year … I’m not happy.
Any body else notice ... My MD is NOT A healthcare provider! He is simply a "DRUG PUSHER" ... Ken, I watch all your videos and are just awesome!
Exactly
Then WHY don't you change doctors? Also, using ANY youtube video for your health concerns is rather ignorant.
I had a stroke, they put me on different blood pressure meds. I want to decrease it because I think it's too many
AMEN AMEN AMEN 🎉
Not all MDs are drug pushers or at least my tight a** MD isn't. I can't even get the correct amount of Metoprolol I need and that is why I reported her a**.
5-10 and was 178-80, a year later 161-4. Just keep walking and sing a new song every day.. and 45 mins Very intense exercise 2 x a week. i am 78. I cut the sugars, Cut the carbs, No to veggie Oils, no to Fructose. and I refuse to worry, even if the world ends tomorrow. Luckily, i have a doc who isn't a pill pusher
I dropped my chronic life long high BP after intermittent fasting, stopped drinking alcohol and losing 30lbs. I was amazed that my BP is now never higher than 120s over 80s. Life changing. I'm on two BP medicines but tracking my BP to talk to my doctor about eliminating at least one of them (hopefully both eventually).
That is by far the safest way to lower bp and the health benefits are far more than drugs. Sadly, most people will not do make these changes and drug are better than hypertension.
That's great! How long did it take you to get your BP under control?
@@glw5166 when I started intermittent fasting and stopped drinking alcohol completely I noticed my bp dropped to healthy numbers within a few weeks.
@Fisher Man I wish I could give up the booze and drop 30 pounds, but I am like you, skinny, no booze or smoking, am doing Keto and nothing helps except the meds.
@Fisher Man wats your age? And wat was your BP reading
I'm on carvedilol and losartan. Went from 270lb to 195 doing Keto for a year. BP at the four months ago was 180/127 with a pulse in the high 80's. Cardiovascular Primary Care Doctor didn't like that I was doing Keto, but liked that I was losing weight. Had my follow up today and I lost 21lbs from the last visit. I think she gets in a rut with most patients not doing anything to help the situation they are in. She was ecstatic and smiled the entire time talking to me about my progress. It was a 100% change in her attitude from when I first started working with her. I've only been on the meds 4 months. The conversation was keep doing what I'm doing and we can talk about getting off/reducing the HBP meds. I keep a journal and my BP has been under 120/80 with a pulse around 60 for 2 months now.
Awesome 👏
Bravo sir. BTW, what is your age and what was your diet like before HBP diagnosis?
@@firozosman My diet was the typical standard american diet lots of bread, pasta, soda, pizza, chips, candy lots of junk food, pretty much nothing of substance. Age 39. My last visit with the head cardiologist pretty much went "your progress is great, but some people just have to be on BP meds the rest of their life". I eat low carb most days but allowed potatoes and some pizza back into my diet during NFL season. BP still under 120/80 and weight stays around 210-220.
Was your BP that high on meds or did it come down some with meds..before your diet change
On losartin have your labs for kidney function gotten worse or not.?
After being on BP meds for many years (decades) I've recently found out that lowering my BP is as easy as not eating too much! I've lost 40 pounds in the last 8 months for my high sugar numbers and shazam, my BP is now consistently lower!
Good thinking👍 I am happy you learned that for yourself . My Mother did the same thing and never had a problem after eating in moderation ❤
If I lost 40 pounds I would look like I was dying from aids .
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@@puncho33 zpr
That is awesome. Way to go.
*Time Stamps - Summary*
0:00 Intro Safest BP Meds
1:50 Central Agonist Clonidine
2:24 Alpha-Blockers Doxazosine
2:45 Loop Diuretics Furosemide
3:10 Beta-Blockers Atenalol
3:40 Ca-Channel Blockers Amlodapine - Safe?
4:30 Diuretics HCTZ - Kinda Safe
5:00 Ace Inhibitors Lisinopril - Safe
5:39 ARB's Losartan - Safer
6:25 Diet - Safest
Doc missed Vasodilators like Hydralazine?
My meds is Amlodipine 5mg morning
Valsartan HTCz 80./12.5mg is it ok? safe?
@@jedventuranza5263 ~ There's a medical study that shows that Lacidipine (another calcium channel blocker) is safer and more effective than Amlodipine. It concluded,
"patients were treated for a total of 8 weeks. At this time, supine mean diastolic blood pressure decrease was 16 mm Hg in the lacidipine group and 10 mm Hg in the amlodipine group (p < = 0.01). Adverse events were reported in 28% of patients treated with lacidipine and in 48% of patients receiving amlodipine. Results of our pilot clinical experience show that lacidipine is a well-tolerated and effective compound, compared with amlodipine, in mild-to-moderate hypertensive patients."
Hope this helps :)
Thank you
LArsortan
Vasodilators are secondary support to the main BP Med.
Reversed my high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, PTSD on keto. Now weaning off Losartan and Metformin. Huzzah!
Congrats! I’m doing the same!
Just switched from Lisinopril to Losartan for better kidney protection and to get rid of dry cough I had with Lisinopil.
Same here
Same
My hair started coming out after ten days on this stuff, eventually I had to stop it.
I tried explaining to my dad that Losartan was safe to take because of his kidneys, but he couldn't get over Potassium being a part of the pill's name, so he stopped taking them and his kidneys went south for sure.
Same here. I was on Lisinipril for decades with a cough problem especially at night. Now on Losartan.
My friend stopped taking blood pressure medication and taking care of himself with low carb vegetables it was okay
After 2month he wakes up with bad sroke He still struggling to leave and trying to talk it’s very sad to see someone you know
So before stopping your high blood medicine you need to talk your doctor
Don’t be stupid !!!🙏
Very true.
Which is exactly what Dr. Berry instructs
Was his blood pressure under control when he had stroke. I would think when you come off of bp meds that it should be done gradually, one med at a time or even better reducing each med gradually and then discontinuing after reaching the lowest dose for that medication. Yes should be in conjunction with consulting doctor .
Dr. Berry says to talk to your doctor if meds need adjusting in type or dose.
Please answer WHY, what are the reasons to not take Clonodine?
I was actually first prescribed it for anxiety but it's my main controller of my high blood pressure although I take one out of each group you've listed! Literally
I was on a less safe and a worst before keto/ketovore a little over 4 years ago. Praise God for bringing it to me! I was also on mobic or celebrex as well and the BP meds made my pain worse.... after choosing keto and losing 100 lbs , at 66, I'm not on any prescription meds at all- praise the Lord.
Yes, Praise The Lord, so glad for you. I quit drinking diet sodas and went low carb, I am now off Blood pressure medication and off acid reflux medication. I am 65 and now feel great.
@@naomijohnson1080 awesome!
great job losing all that weight! Wow, I'm struggling to lose just half that.
Low carb means is there any measurements like grams/kg body weight?
Do NOT take Celebrex it gave me a bleeding ulcer!!! Got the bleeding stopped, still have a peptic ulcer. There are meds I've needed I can't take bcuz of it. As well as still can't have certain food & drinks. Once you get an ulcer your life/ stomach will NEVER be the same. It's a very painful nightmare. That. crap should be taken off the market!!! Ask any Gastro how many pts they see with ulcers from CELEBREX!! Also don't take CARAFATE. Fills you up with edema (12-15lbs) & will constipate you for weeks.
I started making a simple tea of hibiscus flowers and L-arginine and had IMMEDIATE positive results with ZERO side effects ! I no longer take any pharmaceutical drugs..of, I also am on low carb/ high fresh meat diet..thanks, Doc !!
Can i ask What was your bp before the tea? How many mg of arguline and how many times per day? Thanks!!!
Keith how you doing now ? How’s your BP ? I’m on losartan 50mg and my bp is around 120/80 .. I would like to quit but I want to do it the right way
I take Lisinopril going on three years, and I had no side effects at all, but I'm currently on intermittent fasting, and I'm eating right and walking to stay fit at the age of 60.
Ken, I just wanted to say thank you for this vid. I've known I had high BP for a couple decades. Started out a little high and continued to climb to where I'm at today. Went to the ER for a pain I had and they went through the whole thing. Two blood draws, 6 hrs on the EKG, 2 chest xrays. Turns out all the blood work came out good, xrays fine, EKG fine but blood pressure was way high. An injection brought it down part way but the Dr. wanted it lower so he gave me a small pill. After monitoring me he sent me home.
I had an appointment today with my new Primary Care Dr. (didn't have a Dr. for the last 10 years). He did his work and prescribed me LOSARTAN. Prior to leaving the house I watched this vid and wrote down all of the medications and your ranking. The instant the Dr. said what he was going to prescribe I pulled out my list and saw that it was favorable for someone in my situation. That brought comfort to me so, thank you for that.
How are things now ? Any side effects ?
I need to know please..mine is 145/100…and I’m taking almodipine
@@lamtorofreightllc2824 I’m in this meditation now and labetol
@@lamtorofreightllc2824 I used to take almodipine but stopped, when I controlled my blood pressure, but I noticed the difference when I stopped. While on almodipine I was having rapid heart rate, irregular heart beats, heart palpations and fast breathing. Since I stopped the medicine I don't have these issues. I read somewhere that almodipine can cause these issues. But please speak to your doctor, everyone is different.
@@lamtorofreightllc2824 - Losartan is fine. No major problems for me. Also take amlodipine. Both for the last three years, no side effects. Eat healthily, don't smoke, exercise. People who exercise have the lowest ACM (all cause mortality).
I was on bp meds for 38 years. They barely got it to 140/90
I've been on keto for 4 years. Stopped the meds. Bp is normal.
Im 31 , not in horrible shape .. my BP on average is 165/102 . Doc puts me on lisinopril instead of getting down to the root cause .. They like to hand out pills is for sure
@@donor4053 Beware of that particular drug! It gave me a terrible cough. Took me some time to tie the cough into the drug, but I ran across a few other people, who had same problem. We all quit using it & with in 2 days, no more cough. This was about 7 years ago & I know the drug, was the culprit, because none of us, have had a cough, since.
@@HootNightowl What are you on now ?
You must not be very active. "Blood pressure is normal" is the most asinine statement I have ever heard. It's as stupid as saying "water is normal", when of course, everybody already knows that. Exercising hard with high blood pressure will damage your heart. Only a moron fails to understand that.
@@donor4053 💯💯💯
Have had really high pressure since high school im 46. Since going 99 percent carnivore losing 44 lbs my blood pressure reads now 118 over 68
Wow, that’s amazing…I heard about the carnivore diet. How long were you on it before you saw your Bp go down? If you won’t answering from how high was it? Do you think it is more the weight loss as opposed to the carnivore diet? I mean if someone is not over weight would the diet still help?
@@cgoldnsilver I felt like my bp was lower. So 2 weeks ago i decided to test it. My bp was hovering in the 170 180 with meds put it down to 140 150.
@@cgoldnsilver Sure weight loss has a huge effect on bp. But to be fair there are thin people with sky high bp. So in my opinion. getting rid of inflammatory foods such as lectins in beans, grains, milk, seeds and seed oils played a huge factor. I would guess the same could be archived on a vegetarian diet.
@@cgoldnsilver Will it help of you are normal weight? Well depends and what you want to achieve. Do you have specific issues you are dealing with? Carnivore may or may not before you. Carnivore is the ultimate elimination diet. It helps reset so if you want to reintroduce foods, you are more sensitive to them and can really feel if those foods dont like you.
@@iamketovoreshorts my goal is to get off of hbp meds. I don’t need to lose too much wt, maybe 5-10lbs..
I don't want no more of it. I had a problems with just about all of them.
I am 57 and my BP is sometimes 140/90. I have tried almost every BP med and keep having bad side effects. Am I really gonna die if I quit taking them?
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Me too. I just started doing intermittent fasting, low carbs & high protein and fats.
@@kimm5555 likely early and of a stoke
About 5 years ago, my blood pressure was at a point where my Dr wanted me on medication. 155/90. Dr prescribed a calcium channel blocker, Amlodipine. Caused headaches initially and increased heart rate. Within three weeks, BP was 185/100. He took me off it but not before I ended up in hospital, on stroke watch with a BP of 220/110. I lost18 lbs in that time for no reason. It took 2 months to get my BP down to safe levels. Eventually a specialist put me on an ARB and within a week I was perfect. Had to lower the dose twice, to the lowest and BP stays steady around 115/70. Amlodipine is toxic to some people, like me, and the body has to purge it which, caused the weight loss. It is cheap and gets prescribed quite a bit. Beware.
I used Amlodipine for a short period(2 mo) in that time, I lost feeling in my toes, and never got it back.
@@fredost1504 that is terrible. They say that Amlodipine is safe and easily tolerated.
There are actually lot of common and serious side effects
I also had a bad reaction to Amlodipine - constant facial flushing, acne, swollen feet and ankles and headache. I stopped it after 12 days it was so uncomfortable. I had switched from Perindopril because of that horrible dry cough. I ended up needing an inhaler due to the coughing fits. I'm going back to my doctor and will ask about the ARBs he mentioned in the video.
@@tauralynn best of luck Taura. They had me on Coversil (perondipril) and hated the Coversil cough as well. They put me on Edarbi and it worked for me but my understanding is the ARBs all seem to work equally as well as each other.
What is an ARB?
My cardiologist gave me Valsartan as my first hbp pill. He said it had the least side effects and was well tolerated. I am doing well on it.
I was on Valsartan for a year and did amazing! No other health issues except BP. Even lost 35 lbs on it! After there was a "raid/looting" 🙄at my pharmacy and had a problem getting my meds for almost a week. Finally got it BUT they changed me to a different brand (Mylan instead of my regular).
Suddenly my BP slowly started climbing. 😳 Like I had a bad batch. Sent to a cardiologist and he said my heart looked amazing so they said the only conclusion is it started with the new brand... Just switched to Olmesartan HCTZ (in the original brand I was on)... Only 5 days in but I can feel it working... 😄 My doctor said I should be fine and back to where I was in two to four weeks.
Just letting you know to keep an eye out for brand changes... It made a difference for me...
I was taking a very low dose of Lisinopril for years, but it wasn't 100% effective. But once I moved to a keto diet a year ago, my BP dropped further and remains normal. I appreciate this advise.
What exactly is keto? Thank you
*advice
I’m off all my blood pressure meds, thanks to keto.
I was on metoprolol, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide.
Pills just make Big Pharma richer. Not going to become a pillhead anytime.
I drop my bp medicine , was taking magnesium and my bp went to high, almost went to hospital. Went back on Metropolol er 50 mg twice and spironaloctone and feel fine.
@@jadwigabuczyk9474 I only went off them under the advice of my doctor. I lost 90lbs and no longer need them.
@Someone Else great!
Marcia that’s amazing. I would love to get off my beta blocker. Did you have to titrate slowly? I heard it’s next to impossible to get off a beta blocker
Lower insulin levels, increase electrolytes, get plenty of sun exposure. BP meds are only band aids as they do not fix the root cause. Human body always wants to heal itself so we have to give it what it needs to function properly
Thanks dr 🙄 if you watched the video he also mentioned some people need it no matter what
Was on losartan for years. Every morning when I woke up I could hardly walk. Stopped taking it and within two weeks I was back to normal.
I understand for sure
I’m on Losarten and it’s getting so hard to walk I can’t take a shower! I’m getting off it! I’m 70, and too old to be going through this! Thanks for posting this reply! 👍🏻😉
@@julieburden4067 What dose are you taking? Ty
I was taking 25mg I had so much joint pain and tingly hands and feet. I stopped Losartan after taking it for a year. After 3 weeks off I felt so much better.
Coughed for 3 years and found out it was my lisinopril.
AMEN AMEN, ME 2, Sister 🎉
@@KM-oy5yh Here also! for several years and now they are adding higher dose! EEK
Same here ,it makes my mouth swollen
@@John-f9q9y 💯💯💯
Metoprolol causes coughing also
I am 75 and Since 2001 I have been taking BP meds. They controlled my BP pretty well. Recently my BP has been around 160x80 or 175x80. Have started taking two new meds after dropping the old ones. But these are not helping too much. Perhaps I should give them some more time. But I think the main culprit is that recently I have been sleeping all day and during night I have been either on my PC or on my phone watching social media. I know I have to lose weight by more exercise, more physical activities and/or intermittent fasting. All these things are easier said than done. But I have promised to myself that I will do more exercise, more physical activities. I hope my experience will benefit some of you.
Ha! Social media will give us high BP.
I was put on Linsopril after my Triple Bypass in 2016 and it caused me to cough uncontrollably all waking hours. Especially tough while waiting for my sternum to heal. I was put on a beta blocker which helped but my VO2 Max has been incredibly low. Was just prescribed an ARB today so I am happy to hear you listed them as the safest. I am not just watching this for this info. You have been a great guide for years for Keto and LCHF.
My doc put me on Linsopril , made me feel horrible. Just changed mine to Losartan , hope it does better. The linsopril made me extremely dizzy and sick at my stomach a lot. Sorry you went through all of that.
This is my 5th day on ARB Tel. I am feeling relaxed and energetic. How are you feeling now? Which ARB you are using?
@@lori639 curious to know how you are doing. I recently switched from lisinopril to losartan myself.
@@NguyenTruong-co8lw Having some trouble with my blood pressure dropping to low now, but it may just be my dosage needs adjusted. Hope you are doing well .
@@lori639 I had a hard adjustment period with lisinopril - really bad headaches. The change to losartan is not smooth either. I'm hoping the dizziness goes away soon. And thanks for the reply. Hoping you get the right dosage dialed in soon.
I've lost all faith in un"healthcare providers" so these days I take my own advice, which is mostly what I've gleaned from Dr. Berry! It's working out extremely well.
I too have lost all faith in the entire medical community. It's very disheartening in the times we live
@@petriciahice4838 Well, the way I now see it is that coming to this epiphany is really a life saver!
same here..at times im shocked at the lack of Real ,experiential knowledge most doctors have...they so often seem like they are just spouting textbook answers and seem to lack true understanding... You ,yourself, are often ur Own best advocate for answers becuz it involves Your life, thus no one will work as hard to get to the root of the issues as You....sad to say.
Me too
Dr. Berry I love your communication skills. I wish you were my PCP. I am stuck with the Veterans Health Administration. I really enjoy you sharing your knowledge, thank you.
My fathers blood pressure was (no kidding) 200/150 refused to ever take meds. Amazingly he lived a very healthy life, died at age 95 of prostate cancer and that because the hardheaded Italian that he was refused surgery to have it removed. He was tall n fit and up to his late 80's he would run up 2 flites of stairs 2 steps at a time and I, half his age couldnt keep up. I tend to believe that hi blood pressure in some people may be just be normal.
you think 140/89 requires meds
@@Atimid DoSimeResearchTheyKeepChangingTheNumbersLowerAndLowerFor$$$$.
WOW! I HOPE & PRAY I CAN LIVE TO BE 95! I AGREE WITH YOU! OBVIOUSLY, IT MUST BE TRUE SINCE HE WAS ABLE TO LIVE A LONG LIFE! AMAZING!
200 over 150 is ridiculous that is critical stroke territory right there
Did he use olive oil?
Since he's Italian.
It may have saved him from stroke?
For 20 years I've been taking 2 blood pressure pills on a daily basis..Since I started carnivore/keto about 6 months ago,I take only one every 8-10 days..Not to mention, I'm also down 4 pant sizes..Thank you Dr.Berry..👍☺
This is literally the key!! BP medications are excellent life savers, but ultimately, we have to take our health into our own hands. I went keto once my liver results were coming back high, and haven't looked back.
why do you still take any at all? you clearly don't need them at this point
@@userac-xpg I don't need to take them anymore..I gradually weaned off them..That post I made was a year ago.
there are no blood pressure meds that work for 8-10 days. one every 8-10 days is the same as not taking any
I was taking a blood pressure med. I kept falling asleep in the middle of the day
Same here.
How is your heart rate? Could it be low & caused by the med? What BP med were u taking?
@@LumosMx my heart rate typically 89 bpm. I was taking lisiniprol. Before the meds my bp was 135/85. After meds 100/55. My doctor told me to get off the medication. After 3 weeks off meds by bp was 122/82.
@@happydogg312 it's all about the money
I keep getting spells of overheating my whole body,also palpitations when just watching TV. My Dr is not very available I'mafraid.....
I took Lisinopril for several years until one day I went into anaphylaxis and was in the ER with hives, itching, rash, swelling in the mouth and throat closing up. One doctor said it couldn't be the Lisinopril, the other two doctors said it most likely was, as one of them had the same reaction I did after taking it for an extended period. Just a FYI if you're taking it
Angioedema can occur at any time. Days or years. It makes me sad to hear that the doctor said it couldn’t be the lisinopril when this is a well known side effects to watch for.
I took Lisinopril 10 mg 1xday for HBP for 3 years. Stopped in 2021 iirc. I know what I *should* be doing to properly handle HBP. I think Lisinopril gave me alopecia in some spots. Hopefully it has cleared or will clear out and no other bad side effects will occur.
Recently had a reaction to Lisinopril. Prior to this I had taken it for years.
Me too couldn’t breathe all your same side effects very scary . Also after years of taking it one day boom I was in ER
I had a reaction to ACE inhibitors too, my lips started to swell. It will happen within the first six weeks. Once you get a reaction, you can never take them again. It's a shame, because I felt quite good them, and slept good. Too dangerous.
I was an otherwise healthy male with hypertension. Doc started me on Amlodipine. My dentist noticed gum overgrowth (side effect of Amlodipine) and recommended I talk to doctor about a safer drug. I was switched to Diuretics. Six months later I started getting gout like pains. After a year of suffering my doc just suggested physical therapy. I finally realized it is probably gout and asked to be tested. My Uric Acid level is 11.1 (common side effect of diuretics). I asked to be switched to Losartan. My doc argued that I should stay on diuretics and take Allopurinol to lower the Uric Level. I think I need a new doctor.
I’m on amlodipine how long are the side effects when u first start taking it
I was in Amlodipine for a couple years and didn’t really notice anything except maybe swollen ankles. My dentist said she noticed gum overgrowth after a couple years.
Many of the BP meds are not good for the elderly due to dizziness and drowsiness, causing frequent falls, and are often contraindicated for those with glaucoma.
I didn’t know they affected glaucoma
Had a pacemaker put in at 63. My heart rate was down to 15 beats a minute. So yes, it was an emergency surgery. I was taking losartan 100 MG once a day. After surgery and tests now taking 50 MG daily a ND doing very well 🙂
Started a keto diet and cholesterol is down to 110 and all other numbers are fantastic.. Thank you for your advice and have lost 80 pounds over the past year and half. Feel great!
I am so happy that you are doing better and that the surgery was good for you, but how do you get Your heart rate down to 15 beats a minute? Was it because of high blood pressure or a medication you were taking?
How keto decreased your cholesterol. Diet no way connect with Cholesterol except triglycerides
I think that diets like Keto or even DASH work because they actually have people eating good food.
Pretty sure Bart Kay would say that total cholesterol level is NOT healthy. Bart has shared a chart showing that ALL cause mortality is higher in people with LOW cholesterol. And zero studies prove cholesterol has ANY link with any disease.
all cause mortality means death from all causes, for anyone who doesn't know
I have a genetic heart issue & will have to take medication for life according to my cardiologist. Sometimes it’s okay to have to take medication even if you’re Keto/carnivore or low carb. Diet cannot fix everything, but it helps. Yes, my cardiologist is okay with Keto.
Same here.
Ditto
My primary doctor lost a lot of weight on a ketogenic diet and suggested I try it. I’m pleased he’s for it and I don’t have to look for another doctor.
Yes--I’ve been Carnivore for 2 years and I’m at the perfect weight, all of my labs are perfect, but nothing I do will lower my bp. It’s very disheartening but I don’t want to have a stroke or heart attack so I just got on Ibersartan. I took it years ago and it does work with no side effects that I can notice. Wish I didn’t have to take any pharmaceutical but 🤷🏼♀️
My cardiologist wants me on a diet - the Mediterranean diet - high in carbs/grains/fruits, and wants me loading up on PUFA's (veg oils). Instead, I've been keto 2+ years and avoid PUFA's, even olive oil (even vegan guru Esselstyn says to avoid PUFAs!) like the plague. Lost weight, feel better, better endurance, arythmia gone, trigs way down, HDL way up.
Video recommendation: best anti hypertensive with early stage kidney disease.
Great video. I do not take a pill without studying it. We are now fortunate to have WebMD, Mayo Clinic and others to see what a drug is, what they do, interactions, or side effects.
My pituitary decided to malfunction around age 65, and I take a cocktail of drugs that took nearly a year to perfect that would not mess with potassium, cause protein in my urine, or mess with other hormones. I take Metoprolol to keep my heart from racing, but my Lisinopril was recently changed to Losartan. I take amlodipine and adjust my dose when my ankles start swelling, and a minimum dose of amiloride to keep my potassium up, but have to start every day with a Thermotab to keep my sodium near or at low normal. I have other issues but at age 75, I have not let any of them keep me from traveling, camping, kayaking, or flying my drone. Life is a fatal disease, and I don't really care what label they put on whatever gets me! 😎 👍
For me. No metopro, but a health food called Taurine is great for supporting heart function. OHS 7 years ago. Only Coversyl.. no other drugs. pharma's goal is to make as much money as they can. Remember this They want to keep us sick.
It’s interesting that many responded with improving their BP by changing their diet. I too changed my diet and went from 20mg of LISINOPRIL to 10mg. Unfortunately, many doctors will not discuss nutrition as a way to get BP down.
What changes did you make in your diet ? Would you make a list of the foods ? Thank you
GREAT video Dr Berry👍 I had a 99% blockage in my ADL and after having a double stent put in, flatlined twice on the Cath Lab table, I was put on two blood pressure medicines. Over the course of two years, I started off with the worst type medication, went to the middle then ended up on the low scale that you mentioned. I went on keto and after eight months, I went off of all blood pressure medicine. My blood pressure is lower now without any medication then it was Amazon the medication. I now average 115/65 which isn’t bad for 66 years old. KETO for life.
Amazing! Do you take any supplements?
@@mrcalderoneful Yes I do. CoQ10, turmeric, D3, K2, Apple cider vinegar, and of course, electrolytes
@@milstringfellow6283 I heard Tumeric is high in oxylates, have you heard that?
@@mrcalderoneful I wouldn’t say turmeric is high in oxalates but it does have oxalates in it. Just don’t take high amounts of turmeric. Kidney stones and disorders run in my family, (two generations that I know of). I’ve been taking 1500 mg of turmeric for 5+ years every day with no kidney stones or problems. If I stop taking it, I definitely feel the inflammation come back, especially my joints. Also, turmeric is a blood thinner, so I stopped taking it about 10 days before any medical procedure. But since I have a heart stent, turmeric is great along with ginkgo biloba to keep my blood flowing. My cardiologist even said that it was a good option then prescribed blood thinners. The key is, don’t overdue turmeric. 😊
I have a question or two if I may. What do you think caused such blockage, in your ADL? Were you smoker, sedentary etc.. I am just trying to analyze my own lifestyle and risk assessments etc.. Of course, I see a dr for annuals. But I am curious about your situation. What made you go checked out in which they found the blockage etc.. ?
Blood pressure was creeping-up I went no dairy and no wheat and blood pressure is now normal. I also take magnesium and potassium. Try Wim Hof breathing method, it lowers blood pressure immediately.
Where can I learn about that breathing exercise? Thank you
@@Aem640 Google
Same diet is working for me too. ❤
I stopped consuming sugar and my BP went back to normal numbers
Sugars and carbs causes inflammation, weight gain and from I believe cancer cells thrive on sugars. Since doing keto and mild cardio my bp went down dramatically over the matter of months.
I haven’t had sugar from I was 15. The tea lady in those days put 3 teaspoons of sugar in my tea. I never have it years later. I also don’t salt anything when cooking dinner and let them do it themselves. I’m not a lover of salt. My Dr said my your blood pressure is always right. I’m also not a lover of cake, ice crea and don’t drink alcohol either.
l believe the same, let whoever is going to eat decide what and how much they want to add to their food. I wish all restaurants would think like you. Then l could really enjoy the food.
@@testing448 from what to what any examples
Try fresh lemon or lime instead of salt. There are salt substitutes as well, Dr. Bronners has a good one.@@margarethennessey5182
5'10, 128 lbs, F, 42 yrs old, athletic. I've suffered from HBP since my 20s. I didn't take it seriously until 3 yrs ago and was put on propanolol and clondine (also for ADD). It changed my life! I had excessive sweating since age 15, now it's 90% cured. I also suffered from chronic tension migraines since adolescence and that problem is completely gone. BP meds have improved my life so drastically that I would never not take them. To each their own.
Sometimes it’s just hereditary. Grandma had it at 16. My sister 18 and me 20 years old. I’m 56 now and still taking it. So is my sister. No health problems except hbp. Go figure 🤷🏼♀️
Clonidine makes me feel sick like a bad flu with headache. Glad it worked 4 U.
Propranolol is one of the drugs they recommend for migraines. It's great for anxiety.
Over the years, I had been on almost all of the high blood pressure medicines talked about in this video. Side effects outweighed quality of life. After speaking with a friend about the carnivore diet, I gave it a shot. After the first 4 months my blood pressure was constantly in the normal range. Here I am 3 years later, zero health issues. I wasted almost 20 years of my life on medication, with major side effects , while the solution was actually natural. As a bonus, my eye sight improved drastically.
AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN 🎉
Dr Berry, you are one of the youtube doctors i watch that helped me for 2 years to greatly reduce the symptoms of diabetes and high blood pressure. your diet advices are logical and reasonable, all i needed to do is follow them then gradually the symptoms just went away. my blood pressure meds are down to 2 tabs and sometimes i just need to take 1 because when i check its not that really far off the mark. my diabetic neuropathy and blurry vision is just gone. thank you!
I was on propranolol for thirty years and worked with my Dr to wean off it. I did not have high blood pressure but tachycardia. I'm doing keto and found it pretty easy. I did take notice that if I broke keto and had carbs it definitely affected my pulse. Grateful to now be 57 years old and not on ANY medications. Thanks Dr. Berry!!!
Is propranalol consider safe medication? This doctoe did not mention it. Pl. let me know
@@lli3007 I'm not a Dr. so I don't know how to answer that. I was on it for 30 years but not for blood pressure. I personally don't trust any pharmakeia and decided to wean off it. Keto lifestyle helped me do that.
I quit eating grain and blood pressure dropped to drop dead gorgeous and stayed there. Walking helps too.
I'm on Losartan since 2016. So far, so good.
I found that taking 350 mg of Magnesium Citrate in divided doses in the morning significantly lowers blood pressure for the whole day.
Need potassium?
What brand did you buy ? I bought PURE magnesium is that a good one I've heard it is
@@awan1767 Yes, that’s an excellent brand.
What does that mean.. divided doses
@salesadmieze9049
It means take multiple capsules of magnesium in lower dosages spread throughout the day.
Losartan just f'ed me up. Horrible anxiety/panic attack effect. I only figured it out when the Doc upped my dosage and the severity doubled.
It's deadly
I’m going through this right now. Absolutely horrible. I’m on a heart monitor to see what’s going on but after doing research, I’ve been seeing all kinds of bad things with Losartan.
Did Losartan cause you all cough?
Losartin caused me to have HORRIBLE nightmares, high anxiety and dry cough.
Horrific dreams, so real. I only take it if BP is up there scary. I take half, and several hours later second half. So far the dreams have subsided.
Be careful of meds that spike your BP if you are off them for awhile, then go back to them. I had a hemorrhagic stroke.
@@BT-dl8kq Yes later. I had some short term memory loss and lost use of my right arm and leg for a couple of weeks. I’ve been back to work for 5 years. Walk and regained use after a month or two of rehab.
I'm Losartan potassium..100 MG just got prescribed. I'm trying to change my lifestyle. I honestly think it's my hormones I'm a 50 yr old female that had a complete hysterectomy 15 yrs ago. Great video
Once the estrogen stops, it leaves you open to all sorts of cardio problems
I was prescribed AMLODIPINE. After a few months, I developed a rash on my feet, which was later diagnosed as being Vasculitis. The GP told me to stop the tablets straightaway. The Vasculitis is now being treated. Here's a thought - why not try to lower BP NATURALLY by changing your diet, stopping smoking, losing weight and exercising more? I've been off the BP tablets for 5 months now, an my BP is 117/78
I've been taking Losartan for several years without any side effects that I can detect. My cardiologist prescribed it. So many other medications he has prescribed for my CAD have strong side effects. Statins, beta blockers and anti-coagulants in particular. I refuse to take them. But Losartan works and does not have life-ruining side effects.
I am a 44 year old African America female. On Halloween 2015 I had been taking Amlodipine/Benazepril for at least 3-4 years or more and one day I had reaction that swelled my top lip like Donald Duck. Went to ER and the white doc told me that for some reason Benazepril causes this type reaction in only African Americans. I never knew this and I have a black medical doc. I was blessed. My throat didn’t close, he watched me for about 4 hours and let me go but told me to never take that drug again. Most people who have this reaction end up in intensive care. Please be careful. Most of these blood pressure meds have side effects and even though they help to control bp, they can also be detrimental. Ask your doc questions and do your own research.
I’ve heard about that, but couldn’t remember which blood pressure medication it was.
I got the same thing after just under three days, one side of my lip. Once it happens you can never take an ACE inhibitor again. They should know this and it's not your race, it can happen to anyone.
@@donnakilfoyle4960 ACE inhibitors. Once it happens with one, you can never take any ACE inhibitors again
I’ve been gluten free for 20 years. Even as a teenager, my bp was elevated. Cutting out an inflammatory food like gluten can be a game changer. My bp went down almost immediately after I went GF. My rosacea also went away, never to return.
Metapropalol is mine for arrhythmia started keto and it’s getting better everyday
I take the same one for inappropriate sinus tachycardia. I wonder how it affects insulin levels and if keto helps correct it.
Same here Donna, 2 1/2 years later no more meds. Thanks to KETO
because of Keto I lost 90lbs...kept it off and normalized BP...but had been on beta-blockers. Despite not needing Metoprolol anymore I can't get off of it. I've tried many times. As soon as I quit for a couple of days I feel horrible and have terrible arrythmias. I feel like I got scammed by the doc.
@@conway649 have you been able to lower your dose at all or do you have the same problem ?
@@pemayigacarson2563 its already pretty low but when I take 1/2 I get the same problem a few days in.
I take low doses of hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril daily, and they have kept my blood pressure quite stable for many years. I may ask my GP about the ARBs, but I think "if it ain't broke don't fix it". This video does a good job of explaining what is available and the pluses and minuses.
I tried Candasartan and it made me really off balance, dizzy and a bit nauseous. I can't take it, I've tried many times and got the very same feelings.
58 years old and I feel better than ever I was on those meds for 11 years once I threw those in the garbage I'm a whole new woman I feel like I'm 30 years old again
AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN, Sister ❤️ 🙏 💯 🙌 ♥️ 👏 ❤️
You weren’t scared of getting a stroke how did you safely come off of your medication
Thanks for the video. I do have a comment: One of the side effects of Lisinopril is a sporadic but intense hacking cough. Besides being annoying it got a lot uncomfortable looks from during Covid from friends and strangers. Several of my friends had the same problem and switched to Losartan. For all of us, the cough went away when we changed
Losonopril works great to keep BP at a normal range but the constant 24 hour cough was too much unfortunately.
I've heard this story so often and question why it's still prescribed
No enapril is safest for me . I used many years. But it is common that one pill kills another pill. Doctors role can not be ruled out in killing some good medicines for their vested interests
Did your kidney labs change on losartan
@@vicki7807
Losartan is terrible..with a water pill almost killed me if Jesus had not saved me ..hallelujah
I STOPPED IT RIGHT AWAY..
IT DID NOTHING FOR LOWERING BP
I TRUST in OUR LORD....GLORY !!
Losartan is working for me. It was quite a surprise to have the doctor tell me I had high blood pressure. I had no idea. Called the silent killer. Now under control, but I feel no different.
I started drinking Hubiscus tea
Organic
2-3 times a day,
I’m off of all of my meds now.
I can’t say it will help you.
But it worked for me.
I was recently hospitalized on an emergency basis after experiencing severe tongue swelling as a reaction to Lisinopril.
after how long on this med? I take this med but have only had low BP issues bvecause of it.
@@2manycatsforadime I had been on it for three or four years.
Question: can Losartan potassium cause depression or affect mental health? Can it make anxiety worse or ocd? Really really hope you can answer this ❤
Mine is Atenolol. It does lower my BP to a perfect 120/80 but the side effect is it slows my heart beat. When running my heart rate is around 160 BPM. With Atenolol, the rate is 130 BPM. I’ve read that Atenolol was originally developed for heart problems. When my diet is void of junk food, my BP is perfect without meds. I’m going to start Keto or Carnivore.
Nebivolol is a much better B Blocker. It will allow your heart rate to increase as normal when working out. It think it’s the only b blocker on the market that is a beta2 antagonist. Very nice drug.
I'm 48 and was diagnosed with hbp in my early 20s. And I was the fittest I ever was at the time. I've been on losartan,metoprolol & hrtz the whole time and never was told about the testosterone & sugar increase possibilities. Low and behold i got diabetes about 3yrs ago. Time to see if reduction is possible.
Thanks! This has been helpful as I take Losartan. I am 74, T2 diabetic, and I rarely exercise. My doctor says that I am 30 pounds overweight, so I started a Keto diet 30 days ago. I have not lost a pound but my blood sugar is becoming stable at between 87 and 110 depending on when I test it, after eating or later.
I was worried about the side effects of Losartan so this video has relieved me of unnecessary anxiety! Thanks, that should also help to lower my blood pressure!
I've just stopped taking one of my blood pressure meds. Amlodopine. My blood pressure has now dropped by 10 points to 137/74. Logically this shouldn't happen. I am now monitoring my BP daily. However there have been other improvements too. My pulse has dropped by 4 bpm, chronic joint pain has vanished(it never occurred to me but it started 10 years ago when the put me on BP meds), my ankles have ceased swelling and my chronic bloated gut feeling has vanished.
I haven't yet made other changes but have vowed to improve my diet and exercise more.
I’m on 5 mg amlodipine so far so good.
No dizziness no swelling
Took same BP med ( lisinopril) for 40 years and then one day I ended up with Angioedema. My top lip swelled out twice as big. Now I believe I may be allergic to all BP meds.
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It’s snake venom. Maybe your body reacted to that?
My friend was taking a lot of different blood pressure meds. I have been slowly introducing him to the proper human diet but there is a lot of resistance. I'm forwarding him this video. Thanks for all you do.
Does he drink diet sodas? I quit diet sodas and my blood pressure went down. Now off of BP meds.
@@naomijohnson1080 no he is on regular still. He is 5ft 6in, 270 and had severe venous stasis in one leg and mild in the other. He is a truck driver and it's been a journey to get him this far. He is down 30 pounds from last year so it's a win. We plan to team drive next year so I'll have better access to providing him healthy choices.
How many bp medicines he take?
Interesting that with my 60lb weight loss, I also no longer take my 3 blood pressure meds. I am a 59 y/o female. Whats crazy to me is that this morning after I got out of the shower, I noticed at least a 50% decrease in my hanging skin on the underneath part of my arms. I was shocked. I actually have muscle now. My biceps are visible. Crazy.
wow amazing ,do you exercise?
That is absolutely fantastic results!
Hanging skin is a fear for many of us, but health is more important.
Any recommendations are appreciated!
After a year on beta blockers my lipid panel and triglycerides went from normal to high. Due to the stress of the pandemic, lockdown, caring for my bedridden mother,and contracting Covid; my BP began to inch upwards more, so my dosage was upped from 2.5 mg to 10 mg. After another year on this dosage with no results, I was weaned off Nebrovol and placed on the initial, lowest dose of an ARB. It seemed to be helping, but after a month I developed whelps all over, petechia on my lower legs, and pruitus on my extremities. Ugh! I’ve been miserable. Needless to say, I can’t take ARBs. The highest my BP has read now, off of BP meds, is 140/96. I came upon a video presentation by cardiologist James Roberts discussing the links between vitamin C and lipoproteins ( as I have elevated LDL and statins literally almost killed me). Upon his recommendation that people with abnormal lipid panels should supplement with 6000-10000 of vit c daily, I upped my normal 1000 mg/ day to 6,000 mg. I check my BP daily. After a few days of the upped vit c, I noticed my BP had dropped into the normal range and has stayed there. I know from Dr.Robert’s presentation that C is important for endothelial health. Just trying to make the correlation as to why my BP has dropped with the added supplementation. Anyhow, I think 6000mg of vitamin C will be my daily from here on out.
Started with 8 mg Candesartan 6 months ago, bp dropped to 145/93 from 182/125. I think I have to start taking care of that belly fat to lower it a bit more. Have some 25-30kg overweight.
Been on Amlodipine for a couple of years. This last year I got increasingly sick and weaker. I do have fibromyalgia, Erythromyalgia and an autoimmune that's yet to be diagnosed specifically so just thought it was all related to that. Got so weak I stopped my meds and started feeling better. The amlodipine almost killed me. Been off for 3 weeks and huge difference. Have a constant cough now but it's not near as bad as when I read on it. Hoping with enough time that will resolve
Look into cold showers and ice baths for fibromyalgia! Look up Wim Hof? Aka the ice man!
@@vivalav5199 I have Raynauds and Erythromyalgia so extreme colds and hots are out.
Yeah, ditto.
I've been on all the normal blood pressure meds, and since starting on them in 2019, my health has got worse and worse. Could be a coincidence, but I don't think so. I have JUST come off my Losartan 1 day ago. I usually come off a drug slowly, but I've done that before with Losartan, so this time I've just come off it completely. I was only on 37.5mg anyway. Last year i asked to come off Amlodipine, as I've been on that one, plus one of the other ones, virtually since I started. Earlier this year, I requested Clonidine, so am still on that 3 times a day, but I'm now going to try the supplement "Serra-Natto", plus CoQ-10.
Even taking two blood pressure meds all this time, my readings were still in stage 1-2, even occasionally 3.
I just feel they've made me so much more ill, and my health is hanging by a thread anyway (30 yrs of chronic illnesses/pain).
How did you get on?
@@queenwilco3723I also have fibro and just now saw a dr say it’s clearly due to leaky gut and microbiota symbiosis 🤷♀️. So I will start to doing research on that. Kinda makes sense as I have bad GERD and IBS 🤷♀️
@@seabreeze7378 a couple of things so I hope you read on so you can get relief too.
Fibromyalgia is believed to be from trauma. Abuse, a sudden loss, an injury or illness. Anything that can cause large amounts or long term releases of adrenaline. The adrenaline is supposed to numb your nerves or certain senses to help you survive the traumatic situation you are facing. It's believed that large or long term releases of adrenaline can actually fry the nerves or nervous system so that messages are not sent or received correctly. Nerves have a lot to do with how our digestive system works so obviously will cause problems.
Now, I recently found relief in doing a parasite cleanse. Which I laughed at, ignored and thought was stupid for the last 10 years. However when an ongoing cough wouldn't get better with a pulmonologist, rheumatologist, and numerologist, along with 2 surgeries I was desperate. Did some research, listened to other people that discovered the same thing and started a regimen That was aggressive but WORKED. Yea you get rid of worms but there are microscopic parasites that we don't think about that cause havoc through it body including inflammation. The relief I found is beyond what I could hope for. Yea I still have some issues but nothing like what it was and I'm able to live a mostly normal life.
Not anything to sell, I purchased separate things myself and used them together
Whatever the weirdest side effect are I'll have them. BP meds side effects I've had:
Coughing to the point of not being able to breathe.
Nightmares which continue after waking up. (As in being surrounded by monsters)
Throat turned white
Extreme tooth pain.
Non healing, open sores on back.
Insanely fast heart rate.
Intense hip pain.
Finally had a doctor tell me to take my blood pressure in the morning before getting out of bed and if it was normal then quit worrying about the level in the doctors office
Some blood pressure meds also causes the pressure to rise.
I agreed since I started taking my blood medicine it's like my BP keeps going up.
FYI, I have been on Lisinopril 10mg (Ace Inhibitor) for the last 12 years, would often get dizzy and my sodium and chloride blood serum levels were always low, not real low, just a few points or so below normal range. I started feeling poorly last fall and my sodium level was 128 (normal range is 135-145), my doctor didn't say anything other than to drink gatorade! I've asked several doctors over the years what causes low sodium/chloride, no one has had an answer except the prescribing doc said it might be the lisinopril but since I wasn't having problems she didn't want to change it. Levels were checked in Feb 2022 and sodium was 126! I was feeling awful, this latest lab were drawn because I was due to have cervical spine surgery....thank goodness the anesthesiologist picked up on it and said I could not have surgery with those low numbers. Went back to PCP and she put me on Amlodipine, which has improved the sodium and choloride levels, but has caused hands and feet to tingle and anxiety and full blown panic attacks. I need to call her and ask for an ARB. Just sharing this info in case anyone is taking an Ace Inhibitor and has low electorlytes. Thanks for sharing this great information Dr. Berry!
Any updates on how you are doing now?
Blood serum issues are very dangerous. I never realized just how dangerous until my own serum sodium was 119 and I had to be hospitalized for *11 days* before they stabilized it/me. It happened out of nowhere, which scared me to death. Hope you are doing well now.
Ended up going back on Lisinopril but on 2.5mg….I asked for it….Doc told me if I cut back my fluids she didn’t think I need BP meds….I do not have SIADH, but that is what she suspected. A nephrologist that I saw this summer confirmed I do not have SIADH, but wants me to limit my fluids to 64oz a day….so far my sodium has been in the normal range. I do drink Re-Leyte Electrolytes daily to add sodium into my diet.
@@melbah5678 I'm glad it worked out well for you. I, too, was seen by a nephrologist who gave me the same advice: limit fluids and increase sodium, but when I increase sodium, my BP (already on 2 meds) skyrockets because my BP has always been sodium-sensitive. What's curious is that I was never, ever a salt-user. I never added it to my food, and I have always bought low-sodium food items. Life sure "ain't" fair.
Vitamin D3 with K2 seems to have brought my mum's blood pressure down to a very healthy range. She's off meds now and monitoring it every day.
How much did she take of each?
@@lindavid794 She took 4000íu of vitamin D which was combined as one capsule with K2 100mg
@The Midnight Hour with Carolyn thank you for that. I've learned that including thank K2 with the D3 reverses the calcium problem and that it should only be an issue with doses above 10,000íu
My dose is 4000íu with K2 included.
I'm glad you managed to return to good health.
@The Midnight Hour with Carolyn Yours is a valid point also. Perhaps there is a balance between the two. The theory for my mum is that she has smoked all of her life and a poor diet will have contributed to calcium deposits in the heart and arteries. Apparently, K2 removes the calcium and redistributes it into the bones and teeth. Maybe the solution is to just take K2?
We live in the northern hemisphere and as my mum doesn't go out much, I'm confident that she will have required some level of vitamin D supplementation.
Good advise.D3 with K2 are working for me.I'm glad to here they are working for your Mother.
68 year old male on Carnivore for 6 years. BP is 113/69. Tastiest medicine is a New York strip. 😅 and bacon.
I'm 66 and I Agree 💯
Don't forget to use the au'jou on the baked potato ALREADY smothered in butter and sour cream.
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@BooR😂😂😂adley452
wht was the BP prior to becoming a carnivor?
I used to take Losartan and after many tests and specialists I found out on my own that it caused uncontrollable diarrhea!
I use those with a water tablet I'm ok on these
@@Angela-by7qb me too. Never had that issue
Actually this drug is the best for me with zero side effects. The Lisinopril made me cough like I had bronchitis.
I have just today been diagnosed with hypertension by a hospital cardiologist and will be collecting my first prescription tomorrow morning. I was told the name of the drug but have forgotten. I will, however, be immediately checking it against Dr. Berrys list and hopefully it is one of the (relatively) safe ones.
I had to deliver my baby at 35 weeks and immediately put on 30 mg of Nifedipine and 200 mg of Labetolol. My blood pressure went up to the 160's/90' but has since now regulated itself to what it was pre-pregnancy. I tried to do EVERYTHING in my power to get off the Nifedipine as it was causing me to retain water in my ankles and get puffy aside from making my heart race so fast! It was crazy I thought I was going to pass out not only from the racing but how hard I felt it pounding!
Pre-eclampsia, right?
yeah Lisinopril is a real winner. Constanty coughing, feeling like I was going to faint at the grocery store and not to mention the huge rash on my chest. And the breathing issues. NONE of these are safe. IT depends on how it hits the person and their unique bio chemistry.
Is it true this was developed with snake venom
Yes! Coughing! Driving me crazy 🤪 I’m now on Valsartan 👍🏼
It gives me the cough too
Lord Have Mercy 🙏 🥺 😫 😩 😪 😭 🙏
My primary care provider is an NP who teaches at local med school and she “specializes” in cardiology. Your advice here indicates she knows what you know.
I was on 2 BP meds for years, 2 1/2 years later after starting keto, no more bp meds!
Update?
I was prescribed (in Sweden) Amlopidine as my first medication - it was like poison to me. I got swollen feet and ankles and could only wear oversized sneekers, but worse was that my cardia got lax so when lying down the gastric acid flowed into my esophagus causing a horrible chest pain. I had to prop up the head end of my bed to be able to sleep. I found a research paper online that confirmed this side effect and when I stopped taking Amlopidine the problems went away.
mine was Nifedipine XL my feet and ankles were so swollen my feet wouldn’t bend to walk I had to buy wider shoes. I stopped taking it.
Thank you so much Dr Berry, I have been put on 10mg Amlodipine for the past two years. I have no other health issues and it's the only medication I'm taking. I have been suffering from occasional dizziness, sometimes weak and shaky feelings. My doctor ordered and ECG and blood test a few weeks ago and the results was all normal. I have to talk to my doctor about my medication, because I still experience the occasional dizziness and sometimes I notice myself swaggering as I walk. Thank you 🙏
Made me dizzy. Couldnt take it.
I am on these and are very dizzy
@@J.o.e_K Aww thank you, will do that. Being on Keto for such a long time now, it's a good bet that's it.
Are you testing your blood pressures at home on a home bp monitor?
You need to sit quietly both feet flat on the floor arm at slightly below heart height, correct sized bp cuff, no talking from you or from others, quiet room, no food within 2-3 hours and no exercise within 2-3 hours, or a stressful person.
This is to test your RESTING Blood Pressure.
Often bp is higher at the doctors office, so at home your bp is lower and you get dizzy because dose is too high.
Test at ~8 am and at ~3 pm.
Often lower in afternoon.
This way you collect and journal BP numbers to make sure both Systolic and Diastolic are in a good spot.
Diastolic should not be below 60.
Or ask doctor for a
24 hour bp halter you wear to get an accurate reading for average 24 hour day.
Wanted to share my experience with hydrochlorothiazide. I took it for a decade and one day I broke out in a rash on my arms that spread over my whole body. After 9 months and 3 doctors and a skin biopsy I found out I had developed an allergy to that med. It started to clear about a week after I after I quit taking it. None of my doctors thought that my rash had anything to do with my meds. I had to do a lot of my own sleuthing to figure it out.
Apparently my blood pressure doctors had me on the safest meds all along. Was prescribed Ramapril(?) by my old doctor and the new doctor has prescribed Losartin.
Now if we could just find a med for depression that works and doesn't require that I sell my home and move into my car.
I had a Dr. appt in June but wasn't allowed in without a mask so I left and quit my 10mg Lisinipril. Yesterday BP was 127/70. I'm mostly carnivore for a year but I like beer. I'm 66 years old. 6'2" and 180 lbs and feel great!
That's Awesome 👍
That's cool you can balance carnivore and enjoy beer. I too enjoy beer and tequila but I really believe in keto and or carnivore
Were you allowed to drink beer when on Lisinipril? If so, did it make you feel weird? I like beer also so that's why I am asking.
@@originalm3233 I didn't have a problem with it. The only problem with beer on carnivore is you can't drink as much. There are no carbs to soak up the alcohol. Be Careful. lol
Lisinopril gave me that Cough. I stopped it as soon as I recognized what it was. Could have been bad!
From there to Losartan. I've not started the low carb diet change. Thanks Doc, I had been wondering about the only med I take. Answered.
I'm on 5mg lisinopril and got that cough but later subsided.
I was on it for years and would cough a lot but didn’t know the medicine was causing it. Now on amlodipine.
@@mkeyw2226 how is the amlodipine working out?
@@madfabgab it’s working out fine. I have been on it for over year now and no issues! It does make you pee a lot, but not as bad as lisinopril!
Mine is Perindopril so not bad. Since I have lost weight, eating low carb and very keto-ish, I am cutting my pills into 1/4s now 😍 I still need that tiny bit though unfortunately. Hopefully it won't be much longer when I can stop taking BP medication altogether 💪🏻
I used to have blood pressure 220/100 , even higher. I was prescribed Candesartan ever increasing doses. My arteries are like from a 20 year old (I'm 60), they were checked, but the real reason was sleep apnea. I started using the "thing" in my mouth during nights, and that alone lowered the pressure to about 170/80. But I still used Candesartan 32 mg daily. The first side effect after couple of years was the missing of the "morning wood". But when it developed to actual impotence, I got worried. I asked for different medication, but Amlopidine gave other side effects; my boots became too small for me, the swelling was comical. Then I quit the medication and started taking Citrulline and L-Arginine instead. Now the blood pressure is exactly the same as with Candesartan, about 150/75. And even the "morning wood" is coming back. It takes about 2 months or more to get well after the Candesartan, and now I rather die than take any of those "real" medications. They are just poison. And the goal is to find out the cause of the high blood pressure. If your spouse complains about snoring, you propably found one reason. And the Citrulline Malate and the L-Arginine work just in the same way as some "real" drugs, same mechanism. Just without side effects. Ask your doctor a permission to test them and measure your blood pressure daily. If they work for you too, that is the safest way. Worked for me.
I was just prescribed Amiodipine and im Worried
I’m on Amlodipine, been on them for 5 years and had no problems.
I'm stopping you early before I continue just to let you know that this is of interest to anyone considering medication also. I'm 133 days today in on diet and exercise first. But not out of the woods yet. I'm 51 and still trucking. Literally. Fasting is fastest!
What kind of foods do you eat in your eating window? Do you eat only healthy foods, or allow for some carbs and some desserts and such? Thanks
I began 5mg Lisinsopril as my 1st BP medication (Lisinsopril is taken by millions of Americans, without any problems) but I had a horrible reaction to it AND it took me 9 months to figure out (on my own) that it was the drug that was making me miserable.
What was it doing to you?
It gave me the worse cough. Gut wrenching chest cough. I missed work and wife kicked me out of bed. Took me over a week after I stopped taking it for my cough to go away.
@@MrEtherShot same with me
The same thing happened to me I thought I had bronchitis went to my doctor and he just switched me to a different one haven't had a problem since
I used it for a while, but did absolute nothing. So they kept increasing the dose, so I simply stopped. Some nurses said that it was not high enough (145/85) to justify medication.
Thank you Dr.Berry for this clarification I stopped taking my meds (Valsartan Hctz) and tried to go natural by diet and exercise but unfortunately I am cursed by my genetics and I just cant control it despite my efforts, so you blessing the ARB's makes me feel good to take them knowing I'm not killing myself long term, I feel a lot better also thank you again.
You are a very well informed Dr. I agree 100% on your information. Most Doctors either don't have the time to do research or won't make time. Others simply don't care. You have sacrificed alot of your time to carefully research this matter. Your list of bp meds. matches mine to the dot. Thank you for sacrificing your time to help people live a healthier life. God bless. Research such as this requires an immense amount of time. I say this because you could do away with research and go golfing or do other recreational things, but no. Thank you.