How does one "taper off" losartan? Over what period of time?
Question posted by jspidle on 16 Dec 2014
Last updated on 15 March 2024
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kaismama
16 Dec 2014
Did you're dr tell you to stop it? You don't taper off it. Its not a drug that causes a dependence. However if you were supposed to stop it the dr would have told you what to do. This isn't a drug you stop on your own.
Klinebarb
15 March 2024
Yes you should taper off the losartan if your doctor told you to stop taking it. Even though it doesn’t cause dependence, stopping cold turkey can cause your blood pressure to spike.
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