ACE inhibitors and angiotensin blockers

I have had high blood pressure for a while. If I took ECA, it would be around 180/120. Even when I took no stimulants, and wasn't particularly stressed, it was still 140/90 at best. I worked out religiously , didn't drink much, didn't take drugs, got lots of sleep, and overall was very healthy, except my BP. I finally decided to bite the bullet and go to the doc and get some BP meds.
The first time I saw high BP, I was about 25, and now, at 35, and with a family, I reluctantly decided to take meds, probably for the rest of my life. The doc prescribed a Angiotensin II blocker. Angiotensin constricts vessels, and lowers BP. ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors block the enzyme that converts inactive angiotensin I to active angiotensin II. Angiotensin blockers lock to the angiotensin site and prevent it from takng action. Since I've been taking it, only a couple of weeks now, I've put on over 10 lbs, and don't look fatter or like I'm retaining water. I've still been eating pretty well, and working out on a regular, including cardio. My theory is that it dialates the blood vessels and allows more blood and nutrients into the muscle, kind of like the various NO boosting products, or like Cialis/Viagra, which many bodybuilders and powerlifters swear by.
I'm wondering if anybody has had or heard of similar experiences, or seen any studies to this effect?

Ever tried hawthorne berry? I was on atenolol for a few years.

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BradWalbrun

Angiotensin constricts vessels

BradWalbrun

My theory is that it dialates the blood vessels

That isn't a very good theory.

Atenolol is a beta blocker, if I'm correct.  I tried all kinds of natural stuff-I used to manage a GNC and know my way aroudn vitamins and herbs pretty well. I've been taking lots of potassium, magnesium, garlic, adn fish oils, hoping that would do the trick, but it hasn't.

Angiotensin restricts vessels, and an angiotensin blocker dialates vessels. Did you even bother reading before you decided to throw your two cents in?

lol I was just messing with you my man.  I still highly doubt that vassodilation alone would lead to a 10lb gain in weight, but to each their own.