which BP medicine and what are the side effects

[sharanbr]

Hello All,

I have a history of high BP for last 10 years. For the initial 8 years, I was taking Losar 50 mg tablet.
Recently my endocrinologist changed it to Olmat 20 mg.

I have 2 questions. What are the long term side effects of these BP medicine as I am trying to see if I can stop these medicines if my BP does not shoot up. Secondly, is it good to take Losar or Olmat.

Thanks,

[tacolino]

Well the first question is what are your bp numbers like? Is there other health complications? I ask as you are seeing an endo.
Also Losartan is often prescribed for patients with high bp along with type 2 diabetes?
So i was wondering are there complications.

All bp meds have side effects. But taking one med daily will probably cause little bother.
Often bp meds are for life, so be very careful before trying to cut them out. Also bp may rise over a period of time rather than quickly if you stop.
So careful observation of bp numbers would be necessary.

Your endo has prescribed the meds, they have your full history and are best placed to work out a strategy for your meds going forward.
Just tread carefully

[sharanbr]

When my BP was detected around 10 years ago, it was roughly 140/90 ish. I measure my BP regularly and it is normally around 75-80/115-120 with medication.

I don't have diabetes but I do have hypothyroid.

I have stopped by BP medicine since last week and I monitor my BP daily.

I am 46 years old. So, what would be normal BP range for someone like me?