Hubby and I are both on losartan and amlodipine. Both are doing a good job at controlling our hypertension without the nasty side effect of coughing that lisinopril gives.
I take Olmesartan (Benicar), wonder what’s the difference is between them. I know Olmesartan really keeps BP down and fast like in an hour or 2. It’s strong, I take a low 5mg, any higher i get dizzy. I ditched lisinopril as well.
I encourage both of you to consider upping your daily soluble fiber. A study I posted showed it reduces systolic by nearly three points for every 5 grams added, and over two points of diastolic, for the same.
Additionally, make sure you are getting 7.5 times the amount of zinc as you get copper per day. Zinc can reduce blood pressure for some.
Mushrooms, EGCG (green tea extract) also help.
A relative got off and ARB and CCB because her blood pressure was on the low end of normal, all without her drugs.