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16.8.2004 - B P - 160 / 100 ; 22.11.2004 - 160/100 put on Covance 50 mg; since 1.6.2005 on wards for the last 10 years taking Telsartan activ 40mg ,the BP is consistently 120/ 80. How long should I continue with the medication, as the BP is normal for the last decade can't I stop the medication, does it have any side effect. Also advised Rozat 5mg for Choloesterol. kindly Advice.
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All medicines have potential of side effects including herbal, ayurvedic and homeopathic. Usually the medicines are required life long. You can try tapering off the medicines very slowly under doctors guidance.
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