High/low Bp and Steroids

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Reading through online reports about the use of Sterioids while having a high/low Bp and taking meds. It appears it's possible if caution is taken, age, health etc
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medlineplus website.

My question is what are thoughts on this other then the obvious..
Does anyone use bloodpressure medication while doing a cycle?
Reports say folks do with proper lifting and breathing techniques, healthy diets and weight, blood reports etc.

I'm just seeking feedback and information to enhance my knowledge, as I'm slowly building up to see if im able to get back into steriod use.
 

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Reading through online reports about the use of Sterioids while having a high/low Bp and taking meds. It appears it's possible if caution is taken, age, health etc
Info:
medlineplus website.

My question is what are thoughts on this other then the obvious..
Does anyone use bloodpressure medication while doing a cycle?
Reports say folks do with proper lifting and breathing techniques, healthy diets and weight, blood reports etc.

I'm just seeking feedback and information to enhance my knowledge, as I'm slowly building up to see if im able to get back into steriod use.

Telmisartan is fairly common, it's an ARB.

My old coach has me acquire some, in case it was needed. I never used it.
 
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Telmisartan is fairly common, it's an ARB.

My old coach has me acquire some, in case it was needed. I never used it.
Yes angiotensin II receptor antagonists Arbs there's a few in that category. Thanks good to know.
 

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I take a BP med year round. Gear may bump up my systolic slightly but it's not like I'm in the 140s.

The biggest thing with gear and any sides is to understand that they are dose related. More gear and higher doses tend to bring on more sides and exacerbate existing issues.

My recommendation would be to start light with low doses. Start with a Test cycle around 400-500mg/wk for 12-16 weeks and see how it goes then PCT. Next run you can add a compound into that mix and see how that goes but on a light dose.
 
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I take a BP med year round. Gear may bump up my systolic slightly but it's not like I'm in the 140s.

The biggest thing with gear and any sides is to understand that they are dose related. More gear and higher doses tend to bring on more sides and exacerbate existing issues.

My recommendation would be to start light with low doses. Start with a Test cycle around 400-500mg/wk for 12-16 weeks and see how it goes then PCT. Next run you can add a compound into that mix and see how that goes but on a light dose.
Thanks Snake, I had planned on starting light just wasn't sure om a good starting point.
Covering my bases is important to me.
 

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One other thing if you're concerned about your BP, get a cuff. They are cheep and you don't have to guess. Take your BP right out of bed after you have sat down for a few min.
 

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One other thing if you're concerned about your BP, get a cuff. They are cheep and you don't have to guess. Take your BP right out of bed after you have sat down for a few min.

We all should have home BP monitors
 
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We all should have home BP monitors
Yes I actually have bp cuff and also got digital weigh scale, which all connects to an app. Never have enough options to have a rough guess
 
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Reading through online reports about the use of Sterioids while having a high/low Bp and taking meds. It appears it's possible if caution is taken, age, health etc
Info:
medlineplus website.

My question is what are thoughts on this other then the obvious..
Does anyone use bloodpressure medication while doing a cycle?
Reports say folks do with proper lifting and breathing techniques, healthy diets and weight, blood reports etc.

I'm just seeking feedback and information to enhance my knowledge, as I'm slowly building up to see if im able to get back into steriod use.
What's worse slightly higher blood pressure on cycle for 12 weeks give or takeout, or sides from BP meds?

I have used them for 10 years and you have to dial them in and that could take weeks. Low BP has been my biggest issue when trying to get the dosage right. Say if for instance you are using 1000 lbs on leg press, that's a really fucked up time to go lights out from low BP .

If your BP is so high on a cycle rethink your cycle. If it's a moderate change deal with it.
 
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I take my blood pressure regularly, and I'm on BP meds to keep it under control. Sometimes I have to adjust my dosage based on what I'm running.

I have a heart doctor that helps me with the cardiovascular meds.

Just make sure you're always around 120/80, and you should be good to go.
 
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I take my blood pressure regularly, and I'm on BP meds to keep it under control. Sometimes I have to adjust my dosage based on what I'm running.

I have a heart doctor that helps me with the cardiovascular meds.

Just make sure you're always around 120/80, and you should be good to go.
Thanks for your reply.
 
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