A member asked:

Was on amlodipine/valsartan 10/160 for a year. the bp meds started causing side effects as dizziness, flush feeling, etc and an episode of syncope. medication was changed to just valsartan160. now to amlodipine 5mg. how do i tapper off the meds?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Whether you can taper off of medications depends on how well controlled your blood pressure is. I would not make any changes to your medication yourself, but rely on your physician who is prescribing the blood pressure medicine to help you make that call. Good luck.

Answered 6/25/2023

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