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Can a medicine, such as, verapramil when used for htn for two years be discontinued for another htn class of drug? need to be slowly titrated down?
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No need to titrate: It is OK to abruptly stop Verapamil and substitute it with another anti hypertension medicine. There is no need to titrate Verapamil down. Unlike other classes of anti hypertensive like beta blockers that usually need titrations. it is advisable to check BP on the new anti hypertensive medication to ensure proper BP control.
Answered 9/14/2015
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