Why the study?
Does withdrawal of antihypertensive medication maintain normotension in patients with well-controlled mild or moderate hypertension?
Does withdrawal of antihypertensive medication maintain normotension in patients with well-controlled mild or moderate hypertension?
A significant proportion of patients with well-controlled mild to moderate hypertension can successfully discontinue medication and remain normotensive for at least one year, with associated metabolic benefits.
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May support trial of withdrawal in selected mild hypertension; leaves open long-term safety without randomized confirmation.
Alderman et al. (1985) studied this question.
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