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How To Taper Down Coreg CR Slowly Without Any Side Effects?
Question: Need to taper Coreg CR 40 mg due to new lightheadedness and postural hypotension in a patient
Brief Answer:
Postural Hypotension
Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for the query
There is no set protocol for reducing beta blockers especially if the patient is either having bradycardia or hypotension. I stop the beta blocker immediately and then monitor blood pressure every 2 hours and re adjust or bring in another anti hypertensive for blood pressure control.
Please check the hydration status of the patient as elderly patients often have postural hypotension when dehydrated.
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Postural Hypotension
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
There is no set protocol for reducing beta blockers especially if the patient is either having bradycardia or hypotension. I stop the beta blocker immediately and then monitor blood pressure every 2 hours and re adjust or bring in another anti hypertensive for blood pressure control.
Please check the hydration status of the patient as elderly patients often have postural hypotension when dehydrated.
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
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