If a patient complies with antihypertensive therapy, including medications and lifestyle changes, and hypertension is controlled, medication therapy may be decreased but lifestyle changes must continue.

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Lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, managing stress, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption are important for long-term management of hypertension even if medication therapy is decreased or discontinued.

If a Patient Complies with Antihypertensive Therapy, Including Medications and Lifestyle