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Would like to get off my bp medication. will my bp normalize when i quit smoking? and can i ween myself off lisinopril?

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Doc supervision: BP will improve by quitting smoking, weight loss, as well as reductions in alcohol and salt intake. Whether that will be enough to normalize the readings is unknown, but a doctor should help supervise. Some adjustments after doctor consultation can happen on your own, with your keeping of a personal BP log.

Answered 4/2/2016

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Dr. Tarek Naguib answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Can try: Would quit smoking even if BP may or may not benefit since it helps you avoid cancer and heart disease. After you quit, may try to break Lisinopril and take a half daily while monitoring BP twice daily. If no problems arise may reduce to a quarter daily. As long as you keep close tab on BP you are doing ok. Include your doc in your plan.

Answered 11/27/2014

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