Appreciating all the input. Five years ago I had open heart sugery for a valve replacement. I was sent home on Lisinopril and Carvedilol. Over the years I had a lot of side effects and never felt well. Both meds had dizziness as a side effect and a year ago I started having dizzy spells. So, last May I weaned myself off of the Lisinopril.My blood pressure actually went DOWN without it and I had no withrawal symptoms at all so I stayed off it. But, I kept having dizzy spells almost on a daily basis. Over the five years on carvedilol my blood sugar gradually climbed more than 100 points and I gained close to 30 pounds, Then I read that it should never be taken by a diabetic or by anyone over 65. Because of the dizzy spells I stopped driving or going to stores alone.I finally decided to wean myself off this carvedilol so I started cutting it in half and then in thirds and 12 days ago I got down to zero. My withdrawal syptoms are anxiety, sometimes shaky, faster heart rate (although not terribly high)and hungry more often. I assume this is because my metabolism has speeded up.The good news is no more dizzy spells. I am hoping there has been no permanant damage to my heart or my pancreas and that I can start feeling great for a change. I am just wondering how long the effects of this drug (poison)are going to last. I need some hope and encouragement. Thanks.

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