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Is It Safe To Stop Beta Blockers Abruptly?

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Question : I have taken a 25 mg pill beta blocker for four days. Can I quit cold turkey.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
NO...Never quit bet blockers abruptly!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

Please, never quit this medication abruptly. I will suggest you get a new prescription and tapper off if this is the right thing to do at this time. Talk to your doctor about it as well. Stopping abruptly would lead to withdrawal and very disturbing symptoms.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Is It Safe To Stop Beta Blockers Abruptly?

Brief Answer: NO...Never quit bet blockers abruptly! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. Please, never quit this medication abruptly. I will suggest you get a new prescription and tapper off if this is the right thing to do at this time. Talk to your doctor about it as well. Stopping abruptly would lead to withdrawal and very disturbing symptoms. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.