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Hi ..i started these medicines when diagnosed with very high blood pressure with mild hypertrophy. bp is now 130/70 . when can i leave medicines?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Likely you: Can't unless lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise & weight loss) normalize your BP as yours is good with medications.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Blood pressure: Blood pressure treatment is for life. Sometimes it can be decreased a bit, but stopping it is not a good idea.

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Answered 3/30/2013

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