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    Is it okay to stop taking beta blockers cold turkey?

    I am nearly coming to the end of my prescription for propranolol (40mg) and am wondering if it's okay to go cold turkey once I've run out of them? I have a week or so left of them. Because I am currently on 40mg, would it have any negative effects on me to stop abruptly like that or not?

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    Re: Is it okay to stop taking beta blockers cold turkey?

    Do not stop any medication like this cold turkey
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    Re: Is it okay to stop taking beta blockers cold turkey?

    Always discuss medications, starting, stopping, dosage etc. with your doctor.

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    Re: Is it okay to stop taking beta blockers cold turkey?

    When I collected my prescription of beta blockers the pharmacist made a point of talking to me to say not to come off these suddenly.She said to cut down gradually until you phase them out
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    Re: Is it okay to stop taking beta blockers cold turkey?

    Quote Originally Posted by aprilmoon View Post
    When I collected my prescription of beta blockers the pharmacist made a point of talking to me to say not to come off these suddenly.She said to cut down gradually until you phase them out
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    Always discuss medications, starting, stopping, dosage etc. with your doctor.
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    Re: Is it okay to stop taking beta blockers cold turkey?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mark_P View Post
    I am nearly coming to the end of my prescription for propranolol (40mg) and am wondering if it's okay to go cold turkey once I've run out of them? I have a week or so left of them. Because I am currently on 40mg, would it have any negative effects on me to stop abruptly like that or not?
    Definitely get your script refilled and talk with your doctor, may I ask why you’re looking to stop them?

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    Re: Is it okay to stop taking beta blockers cold turkey?

    No! I am on the same dose and my packets of tablets have a sticker on them with a warning not to reduce or stop taking them without consulting a doctor.

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