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Re:How the Brain Increases Blood Flow on Demand by evanjrowley on Tuesday July 29, 2025 @11:19PM (#44730646)
Recently I started taking an angiotensin II receptor blocker as a medication to lower my blood pressure. The first week was difficult because my body couldn't significantly raise blood pressure during periods of sustained effort, like exercise and yardwork. I believe I'm over this now. Fortunately, the medication seems to be effective and I haven't experienced any negative side effects yet. Some people who take this medication have reported bad side effects, including "brain fog" while using it. I wonder if/how this medication might interact with the blood pressure control mechanisms observed in this research.
Re:How the Brain Increases Blood Flow on Demand by mediumrhino on Wednesday July 30, 2025 @04:51AM (#44732106)
I also take an angiotensin II receptor blocker and my experience has been similar. Additionally, I experience a perceived effect on stress levels as my pulse and blood pressure do not rise in stressful situations.

On the negative side, I definitely have a harder time reaching my maximum pulse when working out.

Re:How the Brain Increases Blood Flow on Demand by gddgb on Wednesday July 30, 2025 @07:31AM (#44732900)
“Brain fog” is just an excuse for amphetamine seeking not a medical condition.
Re:How the Brain Increases Blood Flow on Demand by Danjoe4 on Wednesday July 30, 2025 @09:29AM (#44733936)
BP meds are dumb. Lose weight
Re:How the Brain Increases Blood Flow on Demand by thrawa8387336 on Wednesday July 30, 2025 @11:31AM (#44735545)
Worse, once you start it is very very hard to leave them
Re:How the Brain Increases Blood Flow on Demand by mediumrhino on Wednesday July 30, 2025 @10:51AM (#44734988)
You assume that everyone has enough fat to shed to arrive at a desirable blood pressure. This is not the case.