Just before starting Atkins (Nov. 0f 2002) I was the heaviest I'd ever been, over 250, and on three different medications for BP (which has been high since 1971...and I've been on various medications since then).
After I had dropped about 25 pounds my pressure was lower and I ASKED MY DOCTOR about reducing the meds. He agreed as long as I monitored everyday. I'm fine with just the one med now (and my wallet is fatter). Don't know if I'll ever be able to get off meds entirely but when I get down another 15 pounds...at goal. I may ask the doc about just using a diruetic?? I really consider the reduction in BP to be a great unexpected benefit to LCbing!!