When is it ok to come off of hypertension medication?

October 19th, 2008 | by Pressurized |
Gregory asked:


I didn’t have issues with high blood pressure until I got married or gained 65 lbs. Im not sure which is causing it because it varies from day to day. Ive lost about 70 lbs and im starting to get lightheaded a lot more and my blood pressure is a lot lower than it used to be. Im afraid that it might be getting too low and I can definately live without the side effects.

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  1. 7 Responses to “When is it ok to come off of hypertension medication?”

  2. By vospire s on Oct 21, 2008 | Reply

    when your doctor says it is okay

  3. By HiLight on Oct 22, 2008 | Reply

    This is definitely a question you should be asking the doctor who prescribed you the anti-hypertensives.

  4. By The mom on Oct 24, 2008 | Reply

    Take this up with your doctor. Going cold turkey off the drugs could cause really weird drops in your pressure, so they generally prefer to wean you off over a few weeks time. Then they can take you pressure readings over several days’ time and see if it’s back to normal limits. If it is, and you maintain the weight and diet changes, you may be able to do without the meds from now on. Good luck. It can be done, it has been done, and there’s no reason why you couldn’t.

  5. By rattyboo on Oct 25, 2008 | Reply

    Oh, this is a fine place to ask. And people- it’s DEFINITELY.

  6. By Txlady on Oct 25, 2008 | Reply

    Don’t adjust or stop taking highpertension medication without your doc’s guidance. It can lead to a POSSIBLE heart attack or stroke.

  7. By mary on Oct 28, 2008 | Reply

    Losing weight is a sure fire way to lower hypertension, and yes, you probably need to quit taking it. I’de suggest getting it checked by your GP first.

  8. By Chula on Oct 29, 2008 | Reply

    Gregory, you need to consult your Doctor first regarding weening off any medication.

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