Table 2.
Total (N = 443) | No Medication (n = 127) | Discontinued Medication (n = 136) | Remained on Medication (n = 180) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Before systolic | 147 | 149 | 149 | 144 |
After systolic | 121 | 121 | 120 | 122 |
Difference | 26.4 | 27.8 | 28.6 | 21.8 |
Before diastolic | 89 | 90 | 97 | 87 |
After diastolic | 74 | 74 | 75 | 74 |
Difference | 14.7 | 15.8 | 11.9 | 13.2 |