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Is there any circumstances when pills for high bp & high cholesterol may be discontinued by the doctor. my bp is stable since last 1 yr 130/80 ?
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Yes: If your BP is 130/80 without taking BP medications than there is no need for BP meds unless you have diabetes. If your BP is 130/80 with medications then i dont see any reason to discontinue them. Same is true for cholesterol medication and it will depend on your lipid control with and without medication.
Answered 6/10/2014
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