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Should The Medications For Heart Attack Be Continued For Life Time?
I am 50 years old, I had a heart attack 4 years ago and now I have no energy, feel depressed and just want to give up. I am on Plavix, Metoropel, Captropril and Simvastatin. Can I just stop taking all the medications if that is what is causing this. I have to work everyday to pay the bills but I just have no energy at the end of the day.
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HI,WELCOME TO HCM,
Treatment schedule for heart attack should be continued for life time.this drug therapy is offered to prevent secondary heart attacks.so it is a form of secondary prophylaxis.i advice you to frequently monitor your blood pressure and blood glucose .semiannual testing through ecg,2D echo,lipid profile.apply for a health insurance scheme,which can assist you financially.consult your doctor for further queries.
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Treatment schedule for heart attack should be continued for life time.this drug therapy is offered to prevent secondary heart attacks.so it is a form of secondary prophylaxis.i advice you to frequently monitor your blood pressure and blood glucose .semiannual testing through ecg,2D echo,lipid profile.apply for a health insurance scheme,which can assist you financially.consult your doctor for further queries.
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