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What will happen if i stop my longacting beta blocker cold turkey- its used for high heart rate when standing.

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Rebound : Tachycardia(fast heart rates). Never a good idea to stop abruptly. These medications need to be tapered off over a period of time.

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Answered 10/19/2013

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