Question

I recently was diagnosed with High blood pressure. I was wondering if anyone was able to lower their blood pressure and get off BP medication with WW?  

Answer 1

I wish. I lost 30 lbs and weigh 136 lbs. I’m 5’5”. I exercise (cardio, weights, bands, & yoga). Am in great shape at age 63. I still have to take a BP pill

Answer 2

I did!  

Answer 3

It’s not a punishment but a helpful hand in keeping us alive! I get it though bc it makes me feel old having to take it but I try to remember it’s keeping me alive so I can get older!  

Answer 4

Mine did come down and my med was cut in half. Hoping to come off it completely when I drop another 25lbs.  

Answer 5

Walking helps lower blood pressure

Answer 6

My blood pressure is now under control and am being weaned off my pills.  

Answer 7

I’m at 1/2 my dose at this time

Answer 8

Yes, i had been on blood pressure pills for over 20 years. lost weight on WW and blood pressure is now in normal range

Answer 9

I suffered a double brain bleed stroke 6 years ago and was diagnosed with both HBP and diabetes with an A1c of 9. 7. 106 pounds later (still on meds but lower dosage)my BP is in the normal range, my A1c is a 5. 3. Losing weight will help if not something prone to. Wishing you much success

Answer 10

Dropping weight will help

Answer 11

When I had lost my weight (35 lbs), my blood pressure can down. I was able to go off my BP medicine.  

Answer 12

Yes lost 30 lbs and it came down so did my blood sugar! Dr was very happy and me to! 30 more to go!  

Answer 13

I have been on WW for a year and my meds were just cut in half and will probably be taken off them after a few more pounds gone

Answer 14

Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t get off BP meds. Some of us just have BP issues that only meds will help. I lost 25#’s but am still on mine. Had knee replacement surgery & because they flooded me with too much fluid, sent me into congestive heart failure . Now have to be on a no salt diet but I never was a salt person anyway. Just be aware of what you eat & be mindful of portions control. You can handle it

Comments

@lardner it has certainly been an adjustment! Now I track points & sodium. Sodium is in so many things you wouldn’t believe . ff milk has 105 - who knew!  

Answer 15

Never will be off mine. Had a massive heart attack and then 2 more. but smoking didn't help. Just something that I have to do.  

Answer 16

My BP is definitely lower but my doctor said that one never comes off the meds!?!  

Comments

@lardner . I think it’s just me maybe?!?  

Answer 17

Yes. Had quite high BP. 170 systolic. after losing 80 lb. Systolic is 98. But, high b p runs in lean members of family, so was surprised. Hope to get off cholesterol meds at next Dr. visit.  

Answer 18

When I hit my 40 lb weight loss I was taken off BP Meds!  

Answer 19

No BP problems but lowered my cholesterol 70 pts since last July! Added bonus of WW!  

Comments

@lardner I was shocked when I saw the test results! That’s flax seed and red yeast rice every day! Combination of everything worked I guess!  

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@lardner It’s an herbal supplement. Tried it instead of a statin. Recommended by my dr

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@lardner It’s not my BP. I am blessed with low BP. It’s my cholesterol- was 271 last July. 201 in January

Answer 20

I dropped the dosage after the first 50-pound weight loss, but waiting for next blood tests to see how things are going.  

Answer 21

Yes, I have dropped 25 pounds. Before I joined I was taking 3 different kinds of blood pressure medication, after losing the poundage I was taken off of 2 of them and now carry a great reading. 116/64 usually.  

Answer 22

Very important to avoid salty foods, and yes weight loss will help, also excercise buy not very vigorous, walking, swimming is good

Answer 23

Yes I did.  

Answer 24

My blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar level have all dropped significantly since I lost 50+ lbs.  

Answer 25

It’s not just salty foods — look for total sodium content on the nutrition facts. preservatives such as sodium nitrate will do you in. Prepared foods and deli meats can be loaded with sodium. And choose very carefully in Asian food restaurants. ‍♀️ a bowl of pho can have 1500 mg of sodium. Yikes!  

Comments

@lardner yes, Sista, that scale will jump and those jeans’ll be tight!  

Answer 26

I’m now off blood pressure meds.  

Answer 27

Yes, my doctor recommended fish oil supplement , which has helped also

Answer 28

Everyone will be a little different with when the blood pressure numbers come down but yes you can lower it.  

Answer 29

I use to be on 40mg of blood pressure meds but, after losing weight I'm on 10mg. My Dad and brother has had high cholesterol and open heart surgery and a lot of heart problems and she told me that because of my family history I might have to take that a small mg. I'm 64yrs old and off all medications except that small dose since I've lost weight.  

Answer 30

I was on 20 mg. and it got reduced to 30 mg. after I lost 40 lbs.  

Comments

Meant to say it got reduced to 10 mg.  

Answer 31

I was on 5 BP meds, none of which lowered it very well due to my morbid obesity. Lost 178 lbs (76 with WW) and at 69, my BP is normal and I’m off all the BP meds!  

Answer 32

Everyone I know!  

Answer 33

Never went on medication but at a MD visit my BP was up and once I started WW and walking within the 2 weeks my MD gave me for the re-check It was within normal range at the re-check

Answer 34

Get of salt

Answer 35

I don’t cook with it or use it at the table!  

Answer 36

Dose was reduced, then stopped. My blood pressure is fine after -70 lbs. I am still overweight, but have crossed that bridge, at least

Answer 37

Mine has gotten better but still on medicine. Doctor loves Ww

Answer 38

I was on two bp meds I have had one cut now to half the dosage and the other I take the smallest dose there is now

Comments

@lardner thnx

Answer 39

Been off meds 2 years now. I try to walk daily.  

Answer 40

Yes. And my A1C was 4. 2

Answer 41

Yes was on three pill for B p costs 45 dollars a month with Inc m care now 40 lbs down . 5 mg cost o it works

Answer 42

Don't add salt, drink your water, exercise, cut back on redmeat, meditate or other, have a physical. Good luck.  

Comments

@lardner you go girl.  

Answer 43

I was able to reduce to a smaller BP med after losing 70#, hoping to go off the rest next fall!  

Answer 44

Yes give up salt

Comments

@lardner yes but purchase no salt items and cook at home

Answer 45

Yes my husband in 4 1/2 months plus his cholesterol medicine

Answer 46

Talk with your doctor variety of reasons for high blood pressure PLEASe. Our daughter had it at 3. She was very petite. I fed her the best foods organic fruits veggies home cooked this and that. Her brother same thing. He had a stroke at 23. No high blood pressure before on him. He got hurt in Iraq. She had genetic high blood pressure. Is in her 30's watches everything that goes into her mouth. Exercises 7 days a week. It's still high but not S bad as when she was little. She five foot 3 only weights 99 pounds solid muscle. She fights for her health thru diet and exercise

Answer 47

Yes, but check for labels with high sodium and avoid them.