Thinking about quitting my Diovan - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

Cyndee · 02-08-2005, 10:04 AM

I was put on HBP meds 4 years ago. I've been on several and currently am on 80 mg. of Diovan. I've had borderline blood pressure since I've gained weight -- my BP readings were always 140/90-ish. On Diovan, my readings are 120/80s.

I really want to quit my Diovan. I'm sick of being on medication. Has anyone just quit their HBP meds? Does my borderline readings really constitute my being on meds the rest of my life?

Cyndee

GEORGEP · 02-08-2005, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyndee

I was put on HBP meds 4 years ago. I've been on several and currently am on 80 mg. of Diovan. I've had borderline blood pressure since I've gained weight -- my BP readings were always 140/90-ish. On Diovan, my readings are 120/80s.

I really want to quit my Diovan. I'm sick of being on medication. Has anyone just quit their HBP meds? Does my borderline readings really constitute my being on meds the rest of my life?

Cyndee

GEORGEP · 02-08-2005, 10:59 AM

I have been on Diovan for about a year. I take 160 mg once a day. I also had borderline mild hypertension. My home readings were always in the high normal range 130/85 to 135/88. I have no noticeable side effects from the Diovan and now my readings range from 110/70 to 125/84. Why do you want to stop the Diovan? Do you have side effects?? I would check with your doctor before you decide to stop taking it. More than likely your blood pressure will go up again....

Cyndee · 02-08-2005, 11:04 AM

George -- thanks for your post. I have thinning hair (big time) and it is almost impossible to lose any weight (I lost 50 pounds before being on Diovan). I would change to a natural alternative, such as garlic capsules which I've read have been helpful.

Random2 · 02-08-2005, 11:21 AM

Cyndee,

I am going to go to a specialist next week for the same thing. I want to get off of the Atenolol & the Lotrel that I am on. My pharmacist friend who is also a doctor doesn't understand why I am on these meds. when it brings my pulse down to the low 50's. He also believes that the less meds. or no meds. the better. I saw a guy yesterday with a B/P of 188/118 or so. He needs to be on meds..... Yes George it may increase a little bit, but what is worse??? Having terrible side-effects & a horrible lifestyle on B/P meds. & B/P at 116/66 or being off of meds. & having to deal with rebound effects for a couple of weeks & then B/P of 137/80???? I would choose the 137/80 with no side-effects.