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Why Does Testosterone Therapy Increase Blood Pressure?
I have tried testosterone therapy for bulding muscle. I work out and lift weights. While it raises my
blood pressure and I control it fairly well with medication, my pulse increased from in the 60's to the high
80's. this racing pulse made me not able to sleep. I was taking 1/2 cc twice per week. I have since stopped
taking the T because of this problem. Why does the T raise my pulse so dramatically?
blood pressure and I control it fairly well with medication, my pulse increased from in the 60's to the high
80's. this racing pulse made me not able to sleep. I was taking 1/2 cc twice per week. I have since stopped
taking the T because of this problem. Why does the T raise my pulse so dramatically?
Tue, 3 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It is a physiological effect if testosterone to raise blood pressure due to raise in basal metabolic rate and increased cardiac output. Normal levels produced by body won't harm you but additional supplements do have hypertension as a side effect.
So avoid anabolic steroids and adopt ways to build your body naturally with correct exercise and balanced diet. Safer weight gain is always better than faster weight gain. Looking attractive is important but not at the cost of your life. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to stroke or brain hemorrhage. It could kill you or completely paralyse you. So stay safe. Work hard and be fit.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Deepti Shivakumar
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It is a physiological effect if testosterone to raise blood pressure due to raise in basal metabolic rate and increased cardiac output. Normal levels produced by body won't harm you but additional supplements do have hypertension as a side effect.
So avoid anabolic steroids and adopt ways to build your body naturally with correct exercise and balanced diet. Safer weight gain is always better than faster weight gain. Looking attractive is important but not at the cost of your life. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to stroke or brain hemorrhage. It could kill you or completely paralyse you. So stay safe. Work hard and be fit.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Deepti Shivakumar
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