Withdrawal of antihypertensive medication in young to middle-aged adults: a prospective, single-group, intervention study.

We found that only a limited portion of antihypertensive patients could stop their medication successively over 6 months. Although we could not identify factors associated with success in maintaining BP over 6 months, we believe that careful selection of eligible patients may increase success in stopping antihypertensive medications. Also, continuous emotional support might be essential in maintaining patients' off-medication.