Posted by John Guzobad

In Reply to: CO Q10 good for high blood pressure? posted by Mike

> My wife has high blood pressure and has been trying diffierent medications
> to control it. (Vasotec, Cardizem SR, Calan, Hytrain etc.)

Hypertension can be caused by several things. The chosen medication
should address said cause. Assuming that these medications didn't help
her, she may be using the wrong type. She might want to try a beta
blocker (e.g. Lopressor) or a nitrate (e.g. Imdur)...

> She seems to have side affects from all of them.

These usually subside with continued use and/or a temporary dosage
reduction. Did she have an adequate trial period ?

> We have heard that CO Q10 is good for high blood pressure - does anyone
> out there have any info on this product or some natural product that she
> could try?

CoQ10 is good for angina/ischemia, but not so effective for hypertension.
If you want to try a natural supplement, Garlic would be your best bet,
but she'd have to take an amount that would likely cause GI upset.

Best to see a competent cardiologist...

Also check out sci.med.cardiology

...good luck

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