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A member asked:

Is it ok/safe to stop taking amlodipine besylate 5mg on my own, without observaton of a doctor?

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Yes, but: There's no rebound, but your BP will rise so you or your doctor should monitor it.

Answered 6/18/2019

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If your taking it: For hypertension, see your pcp- this drug is given for a reason!

Answered 3/23/2014

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

No it is not ok: I advice you to discuss with your doctor re- your concern. It is not okay to stop it without your doctor's approval or observation.

Answered 11/5/2016

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No: Always consult your doctor before stopping any medication. Amlodepine is a blood pressure medication and untreated high blood pressure can be a silent killer. Please call your doctor and discuss with them rather than treating yourself.

Dr Ho agreed

Answered 6/12/2014

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NO: Explain to your physician that you would like to discontinue the medication if at all possible and ask for a safe, but realistic way to do so.

Answered 4/8/2014

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I am a 46 year old male with hypertension. My doctor recently changed my medicine from exforge (amlodipine and valsartan) 10/160 to exforge (amlodipine and valsartan) 5/160 and 5mg condor! is this safe?

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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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Good day doctor.I have a maintenace for my hypertension amlodipine 5mg and i take it in the morning.my question is. can i take potassium plus dietary suplement 99 mg in the evening,it is safe?thank you?

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Doctor wants to to a cardiac stress test. I take Amlodipine for coronary spasm and beta blocker for arrhythmia Control. I also take losartan for HBP. I still have chest pain. Will this test yield value or no since I cant stop the medications ?

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Having a cardiac SPECT test or nuclear med cardiac test stress and test for vasospastic angina. I take Amlodipine 5 mg TWICE daily and isosorbide mononitrate 20 mg TWICE daily. Doc said stop both 48 hours prior. Is that enough for long acting CCB?

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