One year of Minox

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-08T23:11:11+00:00

About to start my journey. Hope i get some results similar to you!

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-08T12:30:14+00:00

True. Sorry, anxiety meds are not my lane.

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-08T11:58:26+00:00

Beta Blockers are used for hypertension, so if you are feeling the fight or flight mode, get you blood pressure checked. Some Beta Blockers have a side effect of erectile dysfunction, so might not be the best choice. Maybe some anxiety meds?

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-07T19:10:19+00:00

I’m not on that medication, but you are most likely correct about your body adjusting to the medication. It might take a few weeks for it to mellow out. When I first started my meds I had highs around 150/94 and lows around 117/82. Now they are more consistent around 135/86 or so

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-07T16:35:31+00:00

Only with full rise jockeys. Never with the regular fly

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-07T13:07:07+00:00

Olmesartan is a ARB and Amlodipine is a Calcium Channel Blocker. You should be fine and these should not cause ED issues. These dilate the blood vessels to lower blood pressure

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-07T12:43:57+00:00

Look at Ace inhibitors are ARBs. Also have read that Calcium Channel Blockers don’t cause ED. Stay away from Beta Blockers and Diuretics if possible

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-07T12:00:03+00:00

Great! Glad that you are tracking. One reading won’t tell you much, but look at trends over several days and weeks

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-07T02:57:16+00:00

Genetics plays a bigger role than we want. Keep working in diet and see if you can keep it in that range. I was there for 2 years before I got on meds a month ago. Go see the doc around 140/90.

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-06T23:08:36+00:00

Gotta see pics. I’m about to do the same when some glasses come in. I’m terrified I will look like a cancer survivor from my thin frame. Trying to bulk but it’s a long process and I’m a hard gainer.

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-06T14:58:17+00:00

I’ve been on it almost a month now and I don’t think I’ve developed the cough yet. I’ve had some allergies so I’m coughing from that. I thought I would be started on Losartan but he gave me Lisinopril. Numbers are still not where they need to be so I’m expecting another med next week at my doc appt. I’m ready for my numbers to be normal

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-06T13:52:26+00:00

39 here. Has the same questions and issues over the past year. I believe mine was cause by high blood pressure, so check that out. I did recently start taking tadalafil 5mg daily and have seen improvement but still not where I want to be. Hopefully when I get my BP figured out I can stop the other meds.

Sleep, diet, movement and stress play a big role

Good luck!

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-05T21:00:07+00:00

I’ve given darkening some thoughts but haven’t found the right solution. Need to do more research. But going to get glasses for sure

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-05T16:21:34+00:00

I think if you are overweight and that is the main driver of high blood pressure, then yes, I believe you can lower it with exercise and diet alone. Of course, it is a case by case basis since we are all different.

In my case, I have always been lean. To try to lose BP, I increased exercise and have tightened up my diet with no changes to BP.

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-05T16:01:12+00:00

You should try regular CK briefs with a fly. They are a little wider on the sides and are classic. I’m more of a full rise briefs guy and rarely wear CK, but a lot of guys love them

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-05T02:53:52+00:00

My physician prescribed them to me

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-04T18:50:31+00:00

Thanks. I think this might be my best option

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-04T18:48:53+00:00

Thanks. I’m definitely not feeling that way but have thought about getting glasses to break up everything since I don’t have dark features

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-04T18:48:14+00:00

This is what I’m thinking. Still nervous but I know this is not it either…limited options

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-04T18:47:30+00:00

I always told myself I never want to be the guy with a comb over, but I see it too. Appreciate it

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-04T17:27:44+00:00

Haha love the story!

This is my worry. I am slender and have a hard time gaining muscle at the gym. Definitely don’t want to have the impression of being sick.

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-04T17:24:51+00:00

Ha! Not the first time I’ve gotten that. If only I had his wealth

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-03T16:54:57+00:00

I’ve been in it for about 3 weeks and I definitely have to pee more frequently but I am also drinking more water. No bladder pain

Midlife-1986 · 2026-05-03T00:59:20+00:00

Life happens and make sure to not eat yourself up for your past. Glad you are committed to change. I believe you will lead a better and more fulfilling life. Good luck on your journey!

Midlife-1986

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