High Blood Pressure Meds: Lifelong or Not? Doctor Reveals Truth, Control Your BP

• High blood pressure is rapidly increasing, affecting even young adults (20-30 years old), often without symptoms.
• Dr. Sonia Rawat of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital emphasizes regular BP checks after age 20 to detect and treat the 'silent killer' early.
• Not all patients need lifelong medication; lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, stress reduction, sleep) can normalize BP for some.
• Approximately 20% of patients might be able to stop medication after a few months under strict medical supervision.
• Self-stopping medication is dangerous and can lead to sudden BP spikes, increasing risks of heart attack, stroke, or kidney damage.

Why It Matters: High blood pressure often requires medication, but lifestyle changes can help some patients reduce or stop treatment under doctor's guidance.