Hi Dear User ! I have gone through your questions and I understand your concern ! If I were your treating doctor first I would check if there is a primary cause of the high blood pressure .Usually in this age the hypertension is caused by kidney problems , thyroid ,or may be due to high cholesterol.The treatment will be different according to the main cause( if you have ) . So I suggest to check your kidneys, cholesterol levels, thyroid hormone levels. If there is no main cause , you can try to decrease blood pressure with your diet and physical activity. You have what we call stage 1 of hypertension, it s a chance that can be back to normal without medication. ( And if I were your treating doctor I would start with that) The lifestyle changes consist of: -Physical activity at least 30 min /day reduce weight -a diet with low fat,low calcium and salt..eat fruit ,vegetables, and food with high kalium and magnesium. -Monitor your blood pressure 3 times a day If the blood pressure don t come back to normal in 1 month I would advice to start medication. Only your treating doctor has the right to stop of change the way of treatment so before you stop the medication ask your local doctor . Wish you good health. Thank you for using HCM.