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A member asked:

I appreciate straight answer. do you need to wean off amlodipine. can you stop it abruptly.? of course after doctor permission. thanks in advance.

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No weaning: If your doctor tells you to stop it you do not need to wean off of it.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2023

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