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Continuation of High BP & Cholesterol

The blood pressure increase I'm thinking was caused by the Naproxen, a bit of stress, and excercise.

After 6 days of excercising and taking 10mg per day of Lisinopril, here is what I did.  I started off with a jog, on off for 20 minutes, followed by a 3 mile walk to the Drug Store.  I sat on the BP machine and took 30 measurements as my pulse went down.  First readings were 133/87 & 71 rate.  About 20 minutes later, I was getting 123/81 & 66 rate.  I had to leave and think my rate was still coming down as resting my rate is 60ish and in the early morning it is 56.

So I'm wondering if my high BP was mostly from the Naproxen.  I will continue my experiments and will, after 3 months, stop the Lisinopril and see what happens.  I will also check the cholesterol in 3 to 6 months too.

Any comments?
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I always had BP 120/80 measured regularly every year. Sometimes it temporarily went to 130/90 bur otherwise I am a healthy male (age 46, weight 160 pounds, heoght 5'5"). Recently i had gone to the doc for severe nasal cngestion and he checked my BP which was 150/96. This did surprise me.
I smoked for quite some time but gave up about 2 years back. Mild drinker. I have no other symptoms.
I regularly play golf twice a week and have always felt good.
My case is apparaently very similar to yours. I have not yet started any medications. I am interested inknowing what is your state now and is it a panic situation for me?
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also keep in mind your BP is down now likely to the 10 mg of Lisinopril.

I have heard Naproxen can raise BP but I don't know how much it can raise it.
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Personally, I would buy a decent home monitor and monitor your BP every day at home.  I have one that stores about 15 readings in it.  It's a manual inflate but has a digital output.  It is very easy to use.  The BP machines in drugstores are often times inaccurate.  

I saw your other post and your BP at the docs office was very high.  It seems appropriate to be on BP medication at that level.  I also take Lisinopril every day (and have for several years and I'm only 32).   If I were you, I would stay on it until the Dr. advises you that you can stop.  You should not stop BP meds without a doctor's advice.

That's great you are exercising and eating healthier.  That may very well bring your numbers down but it's important to have your doctor monitor your progress.

Good luck
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