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What Should Be Done To Taper Calcium Channel Blocker Taken For SVT To Avoid Breast Cancer?
I am afraid to keep taking calcium channel blocker for my SVT - I ve been on them for over 25 years and I heard about the increased chance of breast cancer from them. How do I taper the ER version, my doctor told me to take one every other day and now take 2 atenolol instead of one. Is that Okay?
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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Lower dose of the ER version / then plain version / then stopping - is a better approach
Generally, no rebound occurs with Ca blockers / beta blockers do…
Changing drugs and doses should only be done under the guidance of your care provider…
If troublesome, you may opt for Electro Physiological Studies…
Regards
Lower dose of the ER version / then plain version / then stopping - is a better approach
Generally, no rebound occurs with Ca blockers / beta blockers do…
Changing drugs and doses should only be done under the guidance of your care provider…
If troublesome, you may opt for Electro Physiological Studies…
Regards
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