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Is Withdrawal Of Medication Post An Angioplasty Advisable?
Thank you sir, My cousin got angioplasty three years ago and on medication post angioplasty. He is 63 yrs old 5.5 height and 76 kg weight. Continuosly taking medicine for 3 years but with side effects. Whether he can lower the power of medicine or discontinue due to side effects?
Tue, 19 Dec 2017
welcome to hcm..sir be clear about a fact that people need drugs after bypass also ..but it is not advisable to discontinue at own ..rather i will suggest that your coudin should see doctor and discuss side effects ..dose may be adjusted or drug may be changed ..but let it be to done by doctor ..stopping drugs or decreasing dose can precipitate heart attack
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