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Can BP Medication Be Discontinued After Blood Pressure Is Regularized?

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Posted on Tue, 19 Feb 2019
Question: I was on losartan and a diuretic for high blood pressure
I dont have high blood pressure anymore 15 over 80 is it better I stop taking the medicine or does it offer any advantages?
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Your blood pressure values are still high, above the normal ranges (130/85 mmHg). For this reason, it is necessary to continue taking your anti-hypertensive therapy.

If your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges even with this therapy, I would recommend increasing the doses in order to have better management of blood pressure values.

I would also recommend checking your kidney function levels periodically (considering your past medical history) along with electrolytes levels for possible imbalance. Losartan can lead to high potassium levels.

Hope you will find this answer helpful! I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!

Regards,
Dr. Iliri Sharka
Cardiologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (28 minutes later)
sorry I menat my blood pressure is 115 over 80 without medicine should I stop or continue the medicine if I dont need it?
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

With such blood pressure values, it is not necessary to take anti-hypertensive therapy. I would also recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values frequently and check your kidney function tests and blood electrolytes periodically.

A diet with low salt intake and low caffeine can help lower your blood pressure values naturally. I would also recommend being active (walking, aerobics, recreational sports, etc).

Hope you will find this answer helpful! Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Iliri Sharka
Cardiologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (15 minutes later)
Alos I urinate a lot bot in frequency and quantity is there anything that can be done about that?
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
My answer is as follows.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

This could be related to the amount of fluid that you are taking and the kidney dysfunction. Anyway, I would recommend performing some tests to investigate for the possible causes:
- A urinary tract ultrasound
- A urine analysis
- Kidney function tests.

If all these tests result normal, you may need to slightly reduce fluid intake during the day.

Hope to have been helpful! Wishing you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Iliri Sharka
Cardiologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can BP Medication Be Discontinued After Blood Pressure Is Regularized?

Brief Answer: I would recommend as follows. Detailed Answer: Hello, Your blood pressure values are still high, above the normal ranges (130/85 mmHg). For this reason, it is necessary to continue taking your anti-hypertensive therapy. If your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges even with this therapy, I would recommend increasing the doses in order to have better management of blood pressure values. I would also recommend checking your kidney function levels periodically (considering your past medical history) along with electrolytes levels for possible imbalance. Losartan can lead to high potassium levels. Hope you will find this answer helpful! I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need! Regards, Dr. Iliri Sharka Cardiologist