High Blood Presure - Losartan, Micardis, Konverge??

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Hello Folks, I am a 58 year old chap with high bp. Diagnosed in 2011. Currently taking Losartan 50mg and lercanidipine 20mg daily. I have found that taking anything that ends in "sartan" cripples me with stiffness all over, particularly my knees get so stiff. Anyone else had these side effects? Doctors not much help. Better still, anyone recommend a good bp tablet that has minimal side effects? (and does the job)

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    https://beta.nhs.uk/medicines/amlodipine/  ; 2.5/5/10mg tablets

    i take 5 at present

    this is what my doctor prescribed

    my bp isnt quite high though and its dropping...i changed drastically what i eat

    no salt, caffeine, sugar and some walking exercise...to get my 14st.8lbs 6' 1"

    down...the waist is where my weight is..

    sounds like your doctor is your best consultant on what to take to get rid of those side effects

    best of luck

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    Yes I had these side effects from lisinopril and then losartan and found the stiffness got worse over time. I did find I could tolerate indapamine with no problems but on its own it wasn't very effective.

    I actually ended up with Sciatica with the lisinopril and what a life changing experience that was, it caused me significant long term damage.

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    So i no what your talking about cuz they have done alot of studies and most medications they prescribe arnt good for you at all including some even give you a way higher risk to get cancer. I actually been looking up different methods to help lower your bp and i found these 3 easy exercises just about anyone can do and its alot better than medications. Heres the link to them! https://goo.gl/Rzra7R

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