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Question: i was on metoprolol for years to regulate heartbeat. new dr says use extended release tartrate, previous said do not. i took it for 10-12 days and then took the rest every other day and every two days.
havent had it in a week
im also 20 -30 lbs less than when i started it years ago.
id like to stay off it, thoughts?
i do have high blood pressure but have always been told thats not why i was prescribed this medication.
only other meds are 200mg lamictal and 50 trazadone for sleep
havent had it in a week
im also 20 -30 lbs less than when i started it years ago.
id like to stay off it, thoughts?
i do have high blood pressure but have always been told thats not why i was prescribed this medication.
only other meds are 200mg lamictal and 50 trazadone for sleep
Brief Answer:
Do not stop taking your tablet suddenly
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I understand your concern.I read your condition and queries carefully.
Firstly I would like to tell you not to stop any medication suddenly without consulting your doctor. As you said you have been taking metoprolol for years, meaning you were diagnosed hypertensive long ago by your previous doctor. That time his motto was to regulate your blood pressure mostly because you were a newly diagnosed patient.
Now since its been long time you being a hypertensive patient and that your age also increased, chances of other diseases like heart attack and stroke increases. Metoprolol tartarate not only controls your blood pressure, it also protects you from chest pain and stroke.
If you are having any uneasiness due to this drug, consult your doctor about stopping this drug and this will be done gradually. So, do not suddenly stop taking metoprolol tartrate, it can worsen your condition.
Hope i was helpful. Feel free to ask more.Take care.
Dr.Moumita Chakraborty
Do not stop taking your tablet suddenly
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I understand your concern.I read your condition and queries carefully.
Firstly I would like to tell you not to stop any medication suddenly without consulting your doctor. As you said you have been taking metoprolol for years, meaning you were diagnosed hypertensive long ago by your previous doctor. That time his motto was to regulate your blood pressure mostly because you were a newly diagnosed patient.
Now since its been long time you being a hypertensive patient and that your age also increased, chances of other diseases like heart attack and stroke increases. Metoprolol tartarate not only controls your blood pressure, it also protects you from chest pain and stroke.
If you are having any uneasiness due to this drug, consult your doctor about stopping this drug and this will be done gradually. So, do not suddenly stop taking metoprolol tartrate, it can worsen your condition.
Hope i was helpful. Feel free to ask more.Take care.
Dr.Moumita Chakraborty
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