I was put on BP meds for the protection of my kidneys also. After 15 years on them I started to have side effects.( I had lost 60 lbs and that changes a lot of things). After thousands of $ in testing and month of dizziness, they finally listened to me and reduced my dose. However on the lowest dose possible, I still got dizzy. I took myself off 3 years ago and have been fine. My blood pressure has never been high and still isn’t. The problem now is that after a year on Dr. B’s diet, my kidneys are spilling more and more protein with every blood test I get. I dont think my Dr will let me stay off the pills or on the diet much longer if this doesn’t stop. I dont know what to do. My cholesterol is perfect but I do take the pills. Maybe once I get the protein under control, I will try stopping them, I have been taking them for 18 years with no side effects. I’m just saying that you know your body best, listen to it and be ready for changes if necessary.
