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Can you suddenly come off atacand if bp has been normal? or must you wean? was used for migraines, now cured. safe to stop candesartan abruptly?
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No, definitely, no: Stopping blood pressure meds abruptly could cause a stroke or MI. You should keep taking this medicine regularly every day unless your doctor tells you to stop. Take care.
Answered 3/5/2018
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