<s>[INST] Can I ever come off tablets once I start taking them? [/INST] For most people, the answer to this is no. Once you find out you have high blood pressure and need tablets, it is likely that you will have to take the tablets for the rest of your life. If you make lifestyle changes such as exercising more and eating less salt and your blood pressure is under control for several years, it’s possible that you might be able to stop taking them or take a lower dose.Sometimes people stop taking their medicines once their blood pressure is under control thinking they don’t need them anymore. It’s important that you don’t simply stop taking your medicines because your blood pressure will go back up within a few weeks.High blood pressure is something that affects your health in the long-term, so it’s important to keep it controlled in the long-term. Source: Blood Pressure UK. Link: https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/resources/frequently-asked-questions/#d.en.819878. Field: Cardiovascular. Disease: Hypertension </s>