I have HBP and my experience is much like Robyn's husband. No complaints about the meds. My cardio zones are generally a little lower than what you see listed for somebody my age, so it takes a little bit more calculating to determine my aerobic, cardio and max zone are. As a woman you will need to be very careful about which form of birth control you use (if it's a concern) as most of them will aggravate high blood pressure.