Sodium intake symptoms and conditions

I'm taking 20/12.5 mg of lisinopril and have an RX for 50mg of toprol, of which I'm only now taking 12.5 mg of...thanks in LARGE part to my HBP getting better....think my HBP was hereditary and meds were overprescribed to begin with.....had some stamina and erectile probs, I dont think a man of my age should really have to be concerned with!!!! BLOATING is my biggest prob. I've cut down on what I eat, sodium intake, caffiene etc. Still at times, I look like a Sherman tank!!! Started HBP meds 7yrs ago, and have weighed around 200 lbs. for 10 to 12 yrs. I'm 6' 1" and 43 yrs. old...doc says my heart is in great shape. But the bloated stomach sucks, especially when I'm single, and trying NOT to be!!! I love my beer, and no offense to anyone, but looking like a beer-swillin big bellied bubba, dont get you many dates, if ya know what I mean!!!! Just wondering if anyone knows what I can do to alleviate the bloated look????

38y.o F taking toprol 100mg once a day for hypertension x 15mths History of Hypothyroidism which is controlled w/ synthroid and closley monitored w/ lab work.
Experience weight gain, unable to lose weight w/ diet and exercise including w/ a nutrionist and personal trainer. Hairloss, lack of libido, chronic joint pain, swelling in hands and ankles/feet, back pain and/or muscle aches, lack of interest in everything, no energy. Major swelling after high sodium intake. Ear drainage, tingling of extremities especially in feet and fingers, visual disturbances. Blood Pressure is okay.
Has anyone experienced an improvement since they've stopped using toprol?

They tell me that singular will not raise your bloood pressure.but I have been taking this medication for two weeks now. stopped caffine coffee stop eating cheese and watch my sodium intake. my blood pressure keeps going up Can this also be one of the side effects of singular? i'm afraid to take it anymore.