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What Should Be Done To Taper Calcium Channel Blocker Taken For SVT To Avoid Breast Cancer?

I am afraid to keep taking calcium channel blocker for my SVT - I ve been on them for over 25 years and I heard about the increased chance of breast cancer from them. How do I taper the ER version, my doctor told me to take one every other day and now take 2 atenolol instead of one. Is that Okay?
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Lower dose of the ER version / then plain version / then stopping - is a better approach
Generally, no rebound occurs with Ca blockers / beta blockers do…
Changing drugs and doses should only be done under the guidance of your care provider…
If troublesome, you may opt for Electro Physiological Studies…

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What Should Be Done To Taper Calcium Channel Blocker Taken For SVT To Avoid Breast Cancer?

Welcome to Health Care Lower dose of the ER version / then plain version / then stopping - is a better approach Generally, no rebound occurs with Ca blockers / beta blockers do… Changing drugs and doses should only be done under the guidance of your care provider… If troublesome, you may opt for Electro Physiological Studies… Regards