Hi, @ajm027. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm a volunteer mentor here to help people with an interest in medical care to find their way around our web site and provoke some conversations with others of a similar bent.

I also have some similarities with your medication regimen -- I'm on Carvedilol, Lisinopril (a relative of Valsartan), and Coumadin (similar to Plavix). More than anything else, though, I wish I were as successful with my exercise regimen as you are! I have high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation, but have not had a stent inserted.

As to your medications, some people have discomfort when they stop Carvedilol abruptly, but since you were on the lowest dose normally prescribed, you may not encounter any trouble. However, I'd encourage you to talk to your doctor (cardiologist?) again soon about whether the quick-stop may produce some discomfort problems. Incidentally, you may wish to raise a question about your dosage on Valsartan; I assume 80mg means a 40mg pill twice a day, which is a common high dosage for high blood pressure and kidney protection.

I look forward to hearing from you again and catching what others may add in the days ahead. Martin

Thank you so much. I take 1 80mg tablet with breakfast every morning.