when a person becomes overweight they make it harder for their heart to function. think about it: every pound of extra fat requires extra blood vessels to supply oxygen and nutrients to the cells. as your heart works extra-hard to pump blood through possibly miles of extra blood vessels it can cause high blood pressure. when a person who is overweight loses weight the opposite effect can occur. the fat and extra miles of blood vessels have gone away with the weight loss so the heart doesn't have to pump as hard. this can lower blood pressure. so yes if a person is overweight and takes high blood pressure medication they may be able to get themselves off the meds by losing weight. i say "may" because factors other than extra weight may be causing the individual's hypertension problems. if you are overweight and taking medication for high blood pressure you should consult your physician before you begin a weight loss program. that way your healthcare provider can monitor your progress and adjust your medications as you lose weight. no one should ever stop taking a medication like one for high blood pressure on their own. that definitely could have bad consequences. wishing you well!
can a person go off high blood pressure medication if he looses weight or is this a lifetime medication once started?