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Taking Bisapropol Half Tablet. Suffered Sinus Tachycardia. Missed Few Doses. Worried About Attack. Suggestions?

Posted on Fri, 23 Aug 2013

Question: I am taking bisapropol half tablet 1.25 per day, I have suffered sinus tachycardia (tested by 24hour monitoring) started because of stress, however gp would like me to start to reduce doseage and has suggested I start in first month 1 dose every other day, then a month of 3 times weekly, then 1 month of twice weekly, then 1 month once weekly. My concerns are that on the rare occasion that I forgot my dose for half a day my heart rate went straight back up as I am very sensitive to medication. Would I be best rather than missing days initially having a quarter dose on alternate days, as I am worried about getting an angina attack, which I had once prior to medication. I'd be grateful for a second opinion.

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (5 hours later)

Hi friend,
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It is generally and can safely be withdrawn over a period of 7 to 10 days!...
The half life is about half a day / Your dose is already very small / there may not be a problem either way...
Halving the dose for the first few days and then alternate days is appropriate / there should not be a problem.

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Wishing speedy recovery
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