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Is it safe to stop taking high blood pressure medication?

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DON'T STOP BP MEDS: Stopping hi blood pressure meds (even for 1 day) may cause blood pressure to rise to dangerous levels. I have admitted patients who did just that and had a stroke! do not stop medications without consultation with your physician.

Answered 7/12/2012

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