high blood pressure
"On April 19, I went to see my Doctor for flu symptoms.  He told me my blood pressure was 180/110.  I also weighed 389 lbs.  I left with medicines only for the flu symptoms.  I was determined to tackle the blood pressure issue.  I started exercising and eating healthy (not a diet).  A month later, I had dropped 16 lbs and 18 points on my blood pressure; however, the Doctor put me on Benicar (20 mg).  It's been a week and about the only side effect has been feeling light headed.  Some mornings I also feel sluggish.  My pressure has gone down to 148/94.  Although I have a way to go, I lost another 4 lbs in this week.  The medicine is better than I anticipated but I will keep going and soon hope to be off of it."