I am a 71 yr. old woman and have taken Diovan for many yearsI am a 71 yr. old woman and have taken Diovan for many years because of episodes of high blood pressure. But this was at least 15-10 yrs. ago and I have had no high blood pressure. I always have low blood pressure with a very low pulse (40-45) which has caused concern with another doctor of mine. I have no energy or desire to do anything. Yesterday I didnt take my pill and I felt normal. But my concern is how to get off the medication, as I know it is not good to just stop taking a medication altogether. I need to know what I should do in coming off this medication.
Hello, So if BP is staying low then need to decrease the dose like if you are having 40 mg twice a day then need to decrease the dose 20 mg twice a day and then once a day each for a week period and if BP is not rising then you can safely stop this.  You need to be evaluated for low pulse rate like ECG, holder monitoring and thyroid profile. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.