Dr.PainCLE said:I'm 48 years old and want to share my perspective on cardiovascular risk as an older member of this community.
6 month update on cardiovascular risk: down 50 lbs, off blood pressure meds, A1C normalized. Genuinely life-changing.
jason_paloalto said:Dr.SleepRoch said: ...we don't know the long-term effects of cardiovascular risk...
Thank you — that is the clearest version of this I have read, and I have read a lot of them. Sending this to two other people who asked me the same thing last week.
Dr.PainCLE said:I'm 48 years old and want to share my perspective on cardiovascular risk as an older member of this community.
Dizziness and cardiovascular risk: I was lightheaded for the first 3 weeks. Root cause was a combination of reduced caloric intake and mild dehydration.
Fix: minimum 80-100oz water daily, don't skip meals even if you're not hungry (eat small protein-rich snacks), and stand up slowly from sitting/lying positions. Also check your blood pressure — GLP-1-induced weight loss can make BP meds too strong, requiring dose reduction.
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Browse GL BiochemJessicaH_TX said:Prescribed on cardiovascular grounds rather than for weight, and almost everything written for patients assumes the opposite.
Positive "side effect" of cardiovascular risk: my blood pressure dropped so much that I'm now off losartan entirely! My cardiologist is thrilled.
If you're on BP meds and losing weight on a GLP-1, monitor your BP at home regularly. Hypotension symptoms (dizziness, lightheadedness when standing) mean your BP meds may need reduction. Don't wait for your next scheduled appointment — call your doctor.
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