Home Ask an expert Ask the doctor: can I stop my blood-pressure tablet when my readings are normal? By Rohan Das
Published 24 October 2026 at 1:14 am IST · 1 min read
Aa Medically reviewed: Medically reviewed by Dr Anil Varma (2026-10-07 )
Medical disclaimer. This is general information, not medical advice. It does not replace a doctor. In an emergency call your local emergency number.
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In this story Reader question The answer Sources I have taken a tablet for two years. My readings are now 118/76. Can I stop?
Normal readings mean the treatment is working, not that the problem is gone. Stopping suddenly can push your pressure back up. Talk to your doctor, who may lower the dose slowly.
Never stop a heart or blood-pressure medicine on your own, however well you feel.
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Medically reviewed by Dr Anil Varma, Cardiologist (fictional), on 2026-10-07. This demo article is not medical advice; every name and figure is fictional.
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Medically reviewed: Medically reviewed by Dr Anil Varma (2026-10-07 )
Medical disclaimer. This is general information, not medical advice. It does not replace a doctor. In an emergency call your local emergency number.
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