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    Many patients with mild or moderate hypertension can successfully stop medication. This study shows that discontinuing drug therapy can lead to sustained normotensive status and improved metabolic health.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Internal Medicine
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Hypertension management often involves long-term medication.
    • Assessing the potential for medication withdrawal in controlled hypertension is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of discontinuing antihypertensive medication in patients with well-controlled mild to moderate hypertension.
    • To assess the long-term normotensive status and metabolic effects after medication withdrawal.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic medication withdrawal was attempted in 88 patients with controlled mild/moderate hypertension after at least six months of treatment.
    • Non-pharmacologic interventions were not utilized during the withdrawal phase.
    • Patients were followed for up to three years to monitor blood pressure and metabolic parameters.

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    Main Results:

    • After one year, 66.6% of patients remained normotensive and drug-free; after two years, 50.0% sustained this status.
    • At three-year follow-up, 51.7% of available patients were still normotensive and off medication.
    • Medication withdrawal was linked to the correction of hypokalemia and reversal of impaired glucose tolerance.

    Conclusions:

    • Approximately one-fourth of patients with mild or moderate hypertension may be able to discontinue drug therapy and maintain normotension for at least one year.
    • Successful medication withdrawal offers significant potential medical and economic benefits.
    • Further research and replication are warranted to confirm these findings and explore wider application.