Suggest Ways To Wean Off Micardis

Posted on Sat, 13 May 2017

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Sat, 13 May 2017 Answered on

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : Can I stop micardis at once or is it a step down?

Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (34 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

Miracles should not be stopped abruptly unless you just started it within the past few days.

It also depends on the dose that you are taking. But with any blood pressure/heart medication, it should be decreased gradually, and the effects of the decreased dose should be monitored by rechecking you after making the change.

So, no, I would not recommend stopping it all at once, and only decrease it if you and your doctor feel it's time because your blood pressure or heart condition have improved.

I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (54 minutes later)

Thank you. I see my doctor Tuesday

Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (2 hours later)

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I'm glad to hear that. You might ask him or her if it would be a good idea at this point to decrease the dose.

Best regards,
Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar