I have recently been diagnosed with hypertension, and it looks like I will need to join others on medication to control it. It came a surprise since I do not smoke or drink, am not overweight, try to eat right, swim very regularly, and feel great. I guess this body is getting old and starting to break down!
I will assume some swimmers are using medication to control high blood pressure. Know of any issues with hypertension, medications, and swimming? What do I have to look forward to?
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After posting my reply to Ray's original message I noticed the post made by Jane Moore MD. ....(I guess I should have read through the entire thread first before posting my reply....oops!).
Anyway, I was wondering if you (Jane Moore) knew how to classify Benicar HCT in terms of being a Beta Blocker, Ace inhibitor, or calcium channel blocker....(or possibly something else?)....and whether or not Benicar HCT is considered a good medication for someone doing intense cardiovascular exercise??....(My docter is kinda of hard to get a hold of...and I would rather know now rather than several weeks from now if you know what I mean).
Thanks,
Jim
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Former Member
After posting my reply to Ray's original message I noticed the post made by Jane Moore MD. ....(I guess I should have read through the entire thread first before posting my reply....oops!).
Anyway, I was wondering if you (Jane Moore) knew how to classify Benicar HCT in terms of being a Beta Blocker, Ace inhibitor, or calcium channel blocker....(or possibly something else?)....and whether or not Benicar HCT is considered a good medication for someone doing intense cardiovascular exercise??....(My docter is kinda of hard to get a hold of...and I would rather know now rather than several weeks from now if you know what I mean).
Thanks,
Jim
