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Can you stop taking propranolol after 6 days?

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Dr. Patrick O'Neill answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: It's probably better to taper the dose but you probably haven't been on it long enough for your body to have developed a tolerance. But i wouldn't stop the drug unless your doctor agrees; you must be on it for a reason!

Answered 9/1/2013

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