Can high blood pressure affect mental clarity?Recently I went to a doctor to prescribe ADD or ADHD medication for me, as I took these meds back in college (5-6 years ago) under the supervision of my doctor then who I had seen for the same reason.
The doctor I saw said my blood pressure was too high for his comfort level to prescribe me any standard ADD meds, so he instead prescribed me some medication (lisinopril) for high blood pressure and suggested I lose some weight to help lower my blood pressure naturally so that I might be able to ultimately discontinue the use of the high blood pressure medication.
FYI I am 26, male, white/hispanic, am about 5'11", and weigh around 230lbs.
The following day, Tuesday, I began both taking the medication and limiting myself to roughly 1,700 calories a day to help guarantee some gradual weight loss. I've also started walking at least half a mile a day in addition to my normal amount of walking. I've also avoided caffeine for the most part since Monday.
It's now Friday afternoon. I've lost at least a pound or two. I'm not sure how high my blood pressure is but I'm sure it is likely lower... in addition to the drug I haven't been under any extra stress or doing anything that would heighten my blood pressure.
The remarkable thing is that for the last couple of days, I have noticed an obvious increase in my mental clarity. All the normal problems I've had lately such as difficulty concentrating and remembering, difficulty engaging at work... the very reasons I was seeing the doctor this week in the first place... they're very much reduced and I've found myself more engaged and able to concentrate in meetings, etc...
So... to recap, here's what I've changed since Monday evening:
1. I'm eating less, and more healthy (no eggs with sausage and gravy every morning, etc)
2. I'm drinking a lot more water... I didn't drink as much fluids before Monday.
3. My blood pressure is lower due to the lisinopril
4. I've slightly increased my exercise regimen
I've gone on diets before in the last year or two without regaining as much mental clarity as I have this week. Is it possible that the lessened blood pressure has helped as well? Is it possible that the drug itself is directly affecting my mental faculties?
Has anyone out there had a similar experience?
-Carol M.
H20 is very important to flush all the systems of your body. High blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, aneurism, etc. So, in answer to your question YES and NO. Lisinopril in itself will not lead to mental clarity. However, your awesome effort that you are putting forth is!
Drinking more water,exercise,getting more sleep, knowing you are doing a load of positives! GOOD ON YA!
KEPP up the amazing work!!!!!!
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