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Is Discontinuing Of Betacap 40 Advisable After Regaining Ideal BP Readings?
Question: Hi
This is XXXXXXX age 22
3 months back i just felt some high heart rate and a little increase in bp say 130/95
So doctor said to do a thyroid test and results wer normal just a few points of t3 was little increase
So my doctor said to take betacap 40
I m taking from 2 months
Now its normal
By bp and everything is verygood , i exercise regularly.
Please advice me how should i stop taking this medicine ,?
Because i dnt want to continue it in such a small age.
Please advice
This is XXXXXXX age 22
3 months back i just felt some high heart rate and a little increase in bp say 130/95
So doctor said to do a thyroid test and results wer normal just a few points of t3 was little increase
So my doctor said to take betacap 40
I m taking from 2 months
Now its normal
By bp and everything is verygood , i exercise regularly.
Please advice me how should i stop taking this medicine ,?
Because i dnt want to continue it in such a small age.
Please advice
Brief Answer:
Drug tapering is the standard mode.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your concern.
Blood pressure should be treated depending on the cause whether primary hypertension (without a known cause)or secondary hypertension(with a known cause).
Antihypertensives should be continued until secondary causes if any are completely treated.
Blood pressure medication shouldn't be stopped suddenly as it may lead to rebound hypertension.
So I advise you to taper the drug slowly under strict medical supervision and regular blood pressure monitoring.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Drug tapering is the standard mode.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your concern.
Blood pressure should be treated depending on the cause whether primary hypertension (without a known cause)or secondary hypertension(with a known cause).
Antihypertensives should be continued until secondary causes if any are completely treated.
Blood pressure medication shouldn't be stopped suddenly as it may lead to rebound hypertension.
So I advise you to taper the drug slowly under strict medical supervision and regular blood pressure monitoring.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
So i should not stop suddenly
First should lower the dose and den stop?
Pleaseadvice
First should lower the dose and den stop?
Pleaseadvice
Brief Answer:
Drug tapering is mandatory.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
Yes, you should never stop the drug suddenly. This will cause rebound elevation of heart rate and blood pressure, which can be critical.
All you need to do is to reduce the drug dose slowly by 25% approx over a period of 7-10 days to finally the drug stopped.
This tapering mode will help the body to adjust accordingly.
Please check with your physician for this tapering surveillance.
Post your further queries if any.
Thanking you.
Drug tapering is mandatory.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
Yes, you should never stop the drug suddenly. This will cause rebound elevation of heart rate and blood pressure, which can be critical.
All you need to do is to reduce the drug dose slowly by 25% approx over a period of 7-10 days to finally the drug stopped.
This tapering mode will help the body to adjust accordingly.
Please check with your physician for this tapering surveillance.
Post your further queries if any.
Thanking you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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