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Can I Stop Blood Pressure Medicine If Pressure Has Come Down To 141/77?
Thank you. I am 73 female and I am a golfer. my blood pressure has come down steadily to : 141/77but I am overweight at 178 lbs. . 5 6 I want to avoid taking blood pressure medication as it makes me tired and disoriented. I check my bp every 2 weeks . thanks , Carmen
Fri, 30 Jan 2015
Hi welcome to hcm
BP medication once started should never be stopped abruptly.You can reduce the dosage of drug if your blood pressure is under control by consulting your doctor thankyou
BP medication once started should never be stopped abruptly.You can reduce the dosage of drug if your blood pressure is under control by consulting your doctor thankyou
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