Hi, I am a marathon runner (PB of 2h55) 45 years old and have high blood pressure (genetic if u ask me). My Dr prescribed 5mg Lisinopril, - I have never before taken any medication to control the hypertension. I'd like to know if anyone has experience of how it influences athletic performance - if any. Many Thanks, Nico.
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Nico, I have hypertension also. Was in Army. Used to run marathons in Army. My experience w/lisinopril is that it is benign in all manner. My daily dose is 10mg, twice yours. Took Rx while in service, no problems for me.
However, every person is different, every person has a different system. I suggest you work up slowly to become comfortable w/drug/body chemistry. Run 5km, if OK, run 10km. If 10km OK, try 20km. Hold at 10 & 20km for a week or so, each. If no problem after 20km hold, jump to 25 km.
That is 18+ miles. If OK, run the next marathon you feel ready to run. If the marathon is OK, you are home free. Any problems along the way, TALK TO YOUR DOC!!!!!
Monitor your diet, fats, pulse at all times. Carbo-up for 25+km runs. Buy a sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff) and monitor your blood pressure. Take it to the doctor's office next appointment, and have the doc check your machine with his/hers. Should be w/in a few mm. Ask doc to show you how to use, just to know how the doc's office takes your BP.
Check your BP first thing in am while still in bed. Check at night, while in bed. These are complete rest positions. Should be at low end of OK. Let your doc know readings. Doc will advise if changes necessary.
Always take the time to use the machines in grocery stores just for fun. If you get a problem reading at Safeway, check it when you get home.
My guess is, you'll be fine. Just work up to distances. Oh, yes. DO NOT TRY FOR A SUB-4 YOUR FIRST TIME OUT!!! Take it easy, and relax the first marathon. Push yourself when holding at 10 & 20km, late in the hold week of each. If you feel funny, talk to the doc!
Good luck!
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