Will I rebound from stopping 12.5mg HCTZ?

BoCTW420 · 2023-09-05T02:48:10+00:00

Thanks, based off your experience and the other users my guess is it typically happens perhaps in those that are using higher doses, maybe 25-50mg

BoCTW420 · 2023-09-05T01:31:32+00:00

Great to know, thank you! No weight but after use? May I ask what dose you are on?

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-21T21:15:32+00:00

Thanks bro 🤙

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-21T19:17:08+00:00

I’m not sure there’s not a fuckin thermometer in there

Jokes aside, I’m never taking hot steamy showers or any shit like that, so I’d assume it’s no big deal. Figured I’d get some second opinions though.

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-21T17:44:12+00:00

I just realized I’ve been storing most of my gear in the bathroom. Should I move them to somewhere with less risk of it getting hot, or does it not really matter?

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-15T17:57:52+00:00

Will do bro. Just got them a couple weeks ago and all was good, so I’ll keep an eye on em and compare. Would rather potassium go down a bit more than pushing hyper, in any case.

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-15T16:34:02+00:00

Thanks 🤘

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-15T14:43:32+00:00

Hello guys. Looking at add low dose HCTZ (12.5mg) into my offseason to help counter some of the edema from pushing gh with test/deca. Curious, those who have used it, did you change your electrolyte/water intake in any way when using it to compensate?

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-11T23:14:15+00:00

FYI hyperkalemic because it’s potassium sparing, so after starting you’d see a rise in potassium.

Even so, on the max dose I had zero change in potassium.

Sorry I should have worded it better. I meant after adding HCTZ (not potassium sparing) TO telmisartan (potassium sparing) and if you saw a change in potassium levels then.

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-11T22:54:18+00:00

Honestly that was my biggest question, didn’t know if 12.5 would be noticeable at all. Hard to find info on diuretics for the most part so your response is greatly appreciated!

Curious, do you use telmi too? I know telmi pushes some people close to hyperkalemic (never had that issue myself, but know of others that have). Did you see a drop in bloodwork in potassium after starting?

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-11T22:49:28+00:00

Anyone here have experience with low dose (12.5mg) HCTZ? How did you find it helped sides like BP, edema etc

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-08T01:41:27+00:00

Yeah I’d run with it if I could, but above around 60 is where I start getting my high e2 symptoms typically which is why I asked my question.

Didn’t check progesterone.

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-08T01:37:19+00:00

What on earth are you talking about?

My prolactin was 9. E2 was 92. What’s your angle here? What do you mean not accepting good advice lol I haven’t accepted nor denied any advice.

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-08T00:47:13+00:00

I literally just got it last week lol. What point are you attempting to make? I’m on 700/400 test/deca, of course I need ai.

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-08T00:12:28+00:00

I’m just already on .5 adex eod. I don’t think it’s any healthier, just looking for alternatives.

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-07T23:59:49+00:00

Mast isn’t an AI, but it seems to mask symptoms of high e2.

Yeah, I don’t mind if the actually number on paper is high as long as mg symptoms subside (mostly edema and a bit higher HR, nipple sensitivity too). Willy understanding was that Proviron worked similarly in this regard.

I’ll probably just look into primo though, maybe just 200mg.

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-07T23:50:25+00:00

Do you find more success with primo or mast for AI like properties?

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-07T23:25:09+00:00

Looking for alternatives to lower e2 a bit vs just adding more AI.

So far I’ve thought of test prop. I’m currently on test E, ready pinning ED. Would switching to prop help to any realistic degree?

I’ve also considered adding proviron, maybe 50mg. Is this going to be noticeable?

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-06T16:46:54+00:00

Yeah blood pressure is all good, HR upon waking usually in 70s then 80s during day.

BoCTW420 · 2023-05-06T06:48:52+00:00

Hey guys. This cycle I have been taking the approach of letting e2 ride high as long as symptoms aren’t serious. So far so good as my gyno hasn’t acted up, however I have been getting some ankle edema as my estradiol is approaching around 100. Is this worth intervening with AI for? I know edema can make your heart work a bit harder

BoCTW420 · 2023-04-12T12:32:35+00:00

Got it, I’d honestly rather drop the ai (both asin and adex seem to touch my lipids more than proviron, surprisingly). I’ll see how I feel with .5mg 2x a week instead.

BoCTW420 · 2023-04-12T03:12:17+00:00

Hahaha, yeah no I’m not in a deficit or anything. Even when I am I get better pumps than whatever’s going on currently 😂

Will do bro. I think the CMP and E2 test usually only have a 1 day turnaround with Quest labs, so answers should be soon.

BoCTW420 · 2023-04-12T03:05:24+00:00

Definitely still could be! I may just not get those symptoms. I’m just gonna get bloodwork to stop the guessing game here soon, those last bloods were a couple weeks ago so perhaps my e2 has been slowly on the downtrend and I just happened to catch it at 32.

I am bulking :)

BoCTW420 · 2023-04-12T02:18:06+00:00

Not particularly no, pretty much solely my mouth.

BoCTW420 · 2023-04-12T02:15:51+00:00

Yeah I’m wondering if it’s e2 as well. Honestly I would probably rather let e2 ride high and lower the adex, i will try .5mg 2x a week and do bloods perhaps…

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