- male
- 21 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm a 21-year-old guy and I've been taking Concor Cor 2.5 mg every day for the past couple of months to help with chest pain, not for high blood pressure. I'm feeling better now and was wondering how I can stop taking it safely without causing any problems? I'd really appreciate your advice!
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Continue all the medications..
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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