Blood Pressure Meds

MadiMom · 10-22-2004, 10:14 PM

I was wondering if you could tell me the effects of taking blood pressure meds while on Atkins. Does it really hinder your weight loss? and if so , why? And where can i find out more. Thank you.

Transplant · 10-23-2004, 12:25 AM

my meds have been blamed for slowing my weight loss (5 lbs down in almost 3 months, SIGH). I don't know why--I take a BP lowering med with a built in diuretic (started with 2 separate meds).

It is possible to lose tho....I'm now down almost 15 lbs!!!!

Doug_H · 10-23-2004, 07:03 AM

I've lost over 65 lbs while taking BP meds. Some types can cause you to retain water such as procardia and verapamil.

Doug

Atkins_Nutritionist · 10-25-2004, 09:53 AM

Weight-loss plateaus are often caused not by what you eat but by prescription drugs. Drugs for high blood pressure, especially diuretics and the drugs known as beta-blockers, can make your body extremely resistant to weight loss. Dr. Atkins always gradually tapered patients off blood-pressure medications and replaced them with herbs and dietary supplements. As individuals lose weight and improve other aspects of their health, their blood pressure often returns to normal, eliminating the need for any treatment. You must always discuss any change in medications or addition of supplements with your health-care practitioner.

fla gal 57 · 05-19-2005, 01:16 PM

i have lost over 100 lbs. and i was blood pressure medication the whole time.

thinme1027 · 05-19-2005, 01:36 PM

i am on toprol 25mg daily my high blood pressure , i'm sure has alot to do with my weight but i also have a strong family hx of hypertension since starting again on atkins i have lost 9 lbs in two weeks but have hit a plateau, i get so frustrated!

Dottie · 05-19-2005, 01:40 PM

I started taking AtacandHCT (diuretic in it) about 2 months ago and I gained 12lbs. I've since switched to a low GI diet(rather and strictly carb counting)and started to lose that.

Shavey · 06-03-2005, 10:11 AM

I'm currently taking Benicar HCT for my BP.

I've lost about 20 lbs in my first 2.5 weeks back on a low-carb diet. Granted, I'm exercising every day, but I haven't noticed any problems with the meds.

Good Luck !

10-22-2004, 10:14 PM	#1
MadiMom Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19 Gallery: MadiMom Stats: 294/278/175 WOE: LowCarb/Atkins Start Date: Sept.24,2004	Blood Pressure Meds I was wondering if you could tell me the effects of taking blood pressure meds while on Atkins. Does it really hinder your weight loss? and if so , why? And where can i find out more. Thank you.

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10-23-2004, 12:25 AM	#2
Transplant Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 815 Gallery: Transplant	my meds have been blamed for slowing my weight loss (5 lbs down in almost 3 months, SIGH). I don't know why--I take a BP lowering med with a built in diuretic (started with 2 separate meds). It is possible to lose tho....I'm now down almost 15 lbs!!!!

10-23-2004, 07:03 AM	#3
Doug_H Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gold Bar, Wa Posts: 5,405 Gallery: Doug_H Stats: 265/217/under 205 WOE: Keepin' it simple Start Date: Oct 99	I've lost over 65 lbs while taking BP meds. Some types can cause you to retain water such as procardia and verapamil. Doug

10-25-2004, 09:53 AM	#4
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	Weight-loss plateaus are often caused not by what you eat but by prescription drugs. Drugs for high blood pressure, especially diuretics and the drugs known as beta-blockers, can make your body extremely resistant to weight loss. Dr. Atkins always gradually tapered patients off blood-pressure medications and replaced them with herbs and dietary supplements. As individuals lose weight and improve other aspects of their health, their blood pressure often returns to normal, eliminating the need for any treatment. You must always discuss any change in medications or addition of supplements with your health-care practitioner.

05-19-2005, 01:16 PM	#5
fla gal 57 Guest Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 991 Gallery: fla gal 57 Stats: yr.2000--325 lbs. now in yr. 2004 215 lbs. WOE: Atkins Start Date: nov. 2000	i have lost over 100 lbs. and i was blood pressure medication the whole time.

05-19-2005, 01:36 PM	#6
thinme1027 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 237 Gallery: thinme1027 Stats: 250/223/150 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: January 8, 2007 restart 1/14/08	i am on toprol 25mg daily my high blood pressure , i'm sure has alot to do with my weight but i also have a strong family hx of hypertension since starting again on atkins i have lost 9 lbs in two weeks but have hit a plateau, i get so frustrated!

05-19-2005, 01:40 PM	#7
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 58,291 Gallery: Dottie	I started taking AtacandHCT (diuretic in it) about 2 months ago and I gained 12lbs. I've since switched to a low GI diet(rather and strictly carb counting)and started to lose that.

06-03-2005, 10:11 AM	#8
Shavey Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Goshen, IN USA Posts: 144 Gallery: Shavey Stats: 310/278/200 WOE: Stella Style - George Stella Start Date: January 1, 2006	I'm currently taking Benicar HCT for my BP. I've lost about 20 lbs in my first 2.5 weeks back on a low-carb diet. Granted, I'm exercising every day, but I haven't noticed any problems with the meds. Good Luck !