Is it safe to permanently stop taking my blood pressure medication, Telma 20, since my blood pressure has stayed at 130/76 after I stopped taking it for a few days and made lifestyle and diet changes, or should I continue taking it alongside Ivabradine 5mg? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe to permanently stop taking my blood pressure medication, Telma 20, since my blood pressure has stayed at 130/76 after I stopped taking it for a few days and made lifestyle and diet changes, or should I continue taking it alongside Ivabradine 5mg?

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Is it safe to permanently stop taking my blood pressure medication, Telma 20, since my blood pressure has stayed at 130/76 after I stopped taking it for a few days and made lifestyle and diet changes, or should I continue taking it alongside Ivabradine 5mg?

Asked by Male, 32 · 15 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

15 days ago

It is wonderful that you are making positive lifestyle and diet changes, which have clearly helped keep your blood pressure at a reassuring 130/76. However, please do not permanently stop your Telma 20 (telmisartan) without consulting your doctor. Since telmisartan stays in your system for a few days, your current readings may still reflect its lingering effects. Additionally, because you are taking ivabradine, any medication changes should be closely coordinated to ensure your heart rate and blood pressure remain safely balanced. Your doctor can help you safely taper off or adjust your dose if your lifestyle improvements have successfully controlled your blood pressure.

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