Question: I am a male,age 67. In general good health. 5' 101/2 ",190 Ibs. On Flomax and Avodart for prostate. 10 mg pravastatin, 600mg Gemfibrisol.Work out regularly. Have hypertension for many years, systolic 140-175, diastolic always 70-80. Heart in good shape. Cardiologist tried 2.5 mg lisinopril. Could't urinate after 3rd pill. He then tried amlodipine 5mg. Either no change or slightly higher systolic. Felt like guinea pig. May try another cardio. If ace inhibitors and calcium blockers may not work, my wife has some left over metoprolol 25 mg (cut in half 12.5 mg). I'm tempted to try a few to see if any side effects. If these don't work the last choice is a diuretic. Thought I was getting chest/sinus infection though systoms were mild.Took a Cialis 2 wks ago. That combo with high systolic seems to have increased pressure in my chest and carotids and in my ears (sometimes moderate to severe tinnitus). Can't clear ears and estachian tube. Today 2/16/2014 at 2:20 pm, pressure 167/87. I know I have to see a cardiologist asap but you can't always get in in a week. Should I try the metoprolol low dose, couldn't hurt? Thanks for you time. XXXXXXX