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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Diovan HCT
Question: I'd like to wean myself off of blood pressure medication. I take 80 mg of diavan-hct / day. How should I do it safely?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern, and would recommend reducing the dose to half for a week and then stop taking it.
This will help avoid hypertension.
But, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure in the next week.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern, and would recommend reducing the dose to half for a week and then stop taking it.
This will help avoid hypertension.
But, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure in the next week.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
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