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Will Stopping Diazepam Increase The Chance Of Stroke?

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Question : Hi, my wife believes that there is no danger in any event of a stroke that could occur , especially when she stops her medication of 5mg Diazepam tid. She has been on prescription approx. 30 yrs. Her bp is 150 ov 72. thanks
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (-5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Stopping Diazepam will not increase the chance of Stroke.

Detailed Answer:
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Greeting from Dr. Divakara.P     
First of all thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic for posting your query.


There is no relation between Diazepam with stroke or with risk of stroke . What makes you feel that Stroke can happen after stopping Diazepam ?

Kindly let me know .

Will be looking forward for your reply.
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Will Stopping Diazepam Increase The Chance Of Stroke?

Brief Answer: Stopping Diazepam will not increase the chance of Stroke. Detailed Answer: HI Greeting from Dr. Divakara.P First of all thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic for posting your query. There is no relation between Diazepam with stroke or with risk of stroke . What makes you feel that Stroke can happen after stopping Diazepam ? Kindly let me know . Will be looking forward for your reply.