I've taken a simple water pill for HBP for a long time now, I went off it thinking Atkins would lower it, cause that's what the book says.............. Nope not for me, I had to go back on the water pill, so check with your doctor if you do go off, then monitor it everyday. Cause I take just the water pill, I also have to take the Potassium, but again check with your Dr. Mine feels the water pills do just as good of a job then the higher price meds.

Good Luck Kathy