<s>[INST] Hi...Im a 59yr old female on norvasc for almost 20 years 5mg to treat a moderate hbp number that use to swing up and down.  Ive been more stable on the drug but the bone popping and grinding is not consistent with my age and health.  Im in pretty good shape and excercise on and off and a little overweight at 158lbs..54.  I also get a chest fullness sensation and that is only relieve when I allow myself to MISS the drug a night or two.  I really want to come off this drug now.  What do you suggest? [/INST] Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should not stop the Chat Doctor.  Since you are above 50 years of age and having hypertension, better to first rule out heart diseases for your chest fullness and tightness. So get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG and 2d echo. If all these are normal then no need to worry about cardiac diseases. Sometimes, stress and tension can also cause similar sensations. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't stop your blood pressure medicine by your own. This can be serious. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. </s>