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Do you have to wean off 20mg propranolol or you can just stop taking it? it's just for anxiety no heart problems?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

In general do not stop all at once. Discuss with your team.

Answered 9/28/2022

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