Candesartan for High BP

[pennygates]

Hello fellow sufferers. I would like to report that I have found a BP treatment which doesn't make my RL worse. Candesartan 8mg at the moment.

Someone might find this useful.

[Madlegs1]

Thanks. Very helpful to know. 👍

[SueJohnson]

It is an ARB and as far as I have been able to find ARBs are all safe for RLS. Glad it is working out for you.

[pennygates in reply to SueJohnson]

Thanks for your help with this Sue, took a while to get there but your input was invaluable, as ever.

[Jumpey]

Long may it continue.

[pennygates in reply to Jumpey]

Thanks Jumpey for your support

[Eryl]

Reducing your carbohydrate intake would probably help to keep your blood pressure down and reduce your RLS.

[pennygates in reply to Eryl]

Reducing carbohydrates is my aim, but I find it difficult to achieve. Similarly with sugar, although have reduce this greatly. Taking opioids for RLS is helping RL, although I need to stick to four hourly regime, as it soon breaks through. However you will do almost anything to get relief. My concern is taking opioids indefinitely. Thanks for your reply.

[Eryl in reply to pennygates]

You say "you'll do anything to get relief" but you won't give up the thing that's causing if?

[pennygates in reply to Eryl]

Touchè Eryl, we humans are complicated!

'For the good that I would I do not. For the bad that I would not, that I do.

My life is chaotic and stressful, as it is for many. I care for a family member, and I often run out of time and energy. Sometimes a sandwich is the best I can manage. And sometimes, even a large Kit-Kat !!!

[pennygates in reply to Eryl]

Hi Eryl, I shouldn't have sent you that message earlier, and I do apologise . It's been a very long week. I do hope you understand. You have been very helpful to me in the past, and I do appreciate your input. Best wishes0