| Valerian Root Trials
OK, since i quit taking Benicar HCTZ I've been trying several herbal remedies, most of them dont do anything
Valerian root, however seems to control my BP somewhat, dropping my average numbers from 150/100 to 142/94, which I would be happy with at this point if the diastolic would go down just a little more
My averages on Benicar HCTZ were 146/89 but my pulse was 100 (its mid to high 80's normally) and the BP was very erratic, swinging all over the place - higher highs & lower lows
All these readings were taken without any regard to whether I was just sitting around, had been working physically, or whatever, they are running averages
There is bad news, however - these numbers are taking 4 valerian 3 times a day, I feel sort of tired all the time and dont have much energy, and I am gaining a little weight - all the same things that happened on BP meds (but not as bad)
And I dont have joint pain or headaches like I did on prescription meds
I cant live with the weight gain though, I feel that if I could lose another 20 lb (well, 25 now) I would be low 140's / low 90's without any meds & i could live with that
I am going to gradually cut back on the Valerian root now, & see what happens with my BP & weight numbers
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