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Originally posted by strainer
ACE Inhibitors are so good for you the damn stuff should be in the water supply.
I love modern drugs.
120/80 right now... 
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I'm taking an ACE, ramipril. Low dose. It knocks about 5pts off my BP. I'm normal with it (125/75 or so) without it I'd be borderline.
For me it was a combination of regular drinking (bottle of wine a day), being suddenly sedentary (overuse injury), gaining about 20lbs, and eating alot of fat that sent it up. Once I cut out those behaviors it dropped back into the normal range.
I agree with the comment about A&D monitors as well. They're the most accurate according to consumer reports and cost around $100 for a fully automated one. You can get 'em at Walgreens or Longs if you're on the west coast. Don't rely on a wrist monitor.