Medications can indeed be very effective for such control . . .
Changes in your lifestyle such as weight loss and exercise may make it possible to lower the dose or even get off of the medicines, but this must be done under the supervision of your doctor. Yes, it's not fair, it's inconvenient and an expense, but the medications work for you . . . HeartPoint Updated December 1998. This site presents material for your information, education and entertainment. We can assume no liability for inaccuracies, errors, or omissions.