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How To Withdraw From Propranolol?

I am taking 20 mg of propranolol twice a day. I have been taking them 17 years for portal hypertension due to Hep C and cirrhosis (compensated), and I have esophageal varices. I developed liver cancer (HCC) and received a liver transplant on August 23, 2017 (6 weeks ago). The VA stopped my prescription with the note that I no longer needed them. I am concerned about stopping suddenly. Would this be safe or should I stop gradually? Thanks in advance for you reply, Sincerely, Eric
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You can stop Propranolol now. As you have done a liver transplantation, no role fort Propranolol now. You can stop the drug abruptly and no need to taper and stop.

Wishing you good health.

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How To Withdraw From Propranolol?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can stop Propranolol now. As you have done a liver transplantation, no role fort Propranolol now. You can stop the drug abruptly and no need to taper and stop. Wishing you good health. Thanks.