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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BenicarHCT is a combination of an ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker) and a diuretic. It is a good drug for hypertension, although not necessarily the cheapest, and should not interfere with your swimming. A related class of drugs, the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or ACEI, have been shown to reduce the risk of suffering strokes and heart attacks, and also the risk of diabetes. It is not clear whether the ARBs will have the same benefit, but they do not cause a cough which can be a side effect of the ACE inhibitors.
BenicarHCT is a combination of an ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker) and a diuretic. It is a good drug for hypertension, although not necessarily the cheapest, and should not interfere with your swimming. A related class of drugs, the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or ACEI, have been shown to reduce the risk of suffering strokes and heart attacks, and also the risk of diabetes. It is not clear whether the ARBs will have the same benefit, but they do not cause a cough which can be a side effect of the ACE inhibitors.
