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I'm having postpartum hypertension. is 2.5 mg amlodipine a low dose hypertension medication? can i wean it off if my bp has been consistently 100-119/60-75 range? do i have to wait until my readings reach hypotension level before weaning off?
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Evaluation: Call your doctor or make an appointment to let them know your BP readings. They can give you guidance on whether it is time to reduce or discontinue the medicaiton
Answered 1/9/2018
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