I have just called my pharmasist (sp) and she said it is fine to take pottasium with my bp med. She also said if it did not help to get in touch with my doctor as I have made a drastic change in my lifestyle. I am not sure what my doctor will say if I can show him that I am losing weight he may not mind? I just think if I lose some of my weight things will turn around. He has always told me if I could lose some weight my blood pressure would probably come down. I have to say though I am feeling much better this afternoon not nearly as bad.