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I want to discontinue clonidine. i am currently taking 0.6 mg/day. i understand that i have to taper it down to avoid bp rebound. i reduced the amount to2x02 mg, but the bp stayed high. what bp medication can compensate for this rebound?

Q: i want to discontinue clonidine. i am currently taking 0.6 mg/day. i understand that i have to taper it down to avoid bp rebound. i reduced the amount to2x02 mg, but the bp stayed high. what bp medication can compensate for this rebound?

: taking and stopping all meds is best done under care and supervision of a doc. Pl do that

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

taking and stopping all meds is best done under care and supervision of a doc. Pl do that

Answered 11/9/2022

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A member asked:

I want to discontinue clonidine. i am currently taking 0.6 mg/day. i understand that i have to taper it down to avoid bp rebound. i reduced the amount to2x02 mg, but the bp stayed high. what bp medication can compensate for this rebound?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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