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What Is The The Safest Way To Wean Off Of Blood Pressure Medication?

Hello, I want to know the safest way to wean off of blood pressure medication. I see the thinking has changed and the new guidelines suggest that up to 150/90 for people over 65 is still within normal limits. I have in the last four months lost 10 pounds and am working out on a treadmill almost daily. I eat well and I meditate and chant as well and have little if any stress so my blood pressure is now regularly well below the suggested high. Sometimes is as low as 112/68 and then I am tired. I take 2.5 of a calcium channel blocker . While I will work with my doctor, I would like the information so I am educated before my next visit in two weeks. Thank you. Marsha E.
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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The blood pressure actually goes on fluctuating from time to time and depends upon many factors, the figure that you gave here is average one, the best way to control this is changing the life style from the grass routed level, otherwise one has to follow the antihypertensive treatment, hope this information helps you have nice day.
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What Is The The Safest Way To Wean Off Of Blood Pressure Medication?

HI Thank for asking to HCM The blood pressure actually goes on fluctuating from time to time and depends upon many factors, the figure that you gave here is average one, the best way to control this is changing the life style from the grass routed level, otherwise one has to follow the antihypertensive treatment, hope this information helps you have nice day.