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Should Metoprolol Be Taken If Blood Pressure Is Well Controlled?
I have been taking metoprolol 50MG 1X daily for blood pressure, and I have been gaining weight overnight!!! I've even noticed that my ankles are a bit swollen. So I quit the medication 2 days ago. Today my B/P reading waas 114/68, which is normal. So why do I need to take the medication? Should I start taking it again tomorrow? I am 63 years old, have lot of arthritis problems and stomach problems. Most medication makes my stomach hurt.
Mon, 29 May 2017
Hi,
Welcome.
Metoprolol is a good drug & has only mild antihypertensive effect. It controlls the heart rate & bp. It does not cause weight gain. Gastritis is a side effect of most of the drugs.
Now as your bp is well controlled, it is because of medicine only. Suddenly stopping it will make it rise again. So I'll recommend to decrease dose to 25mg once daily & keep monitoring the bp. If it still remains on lower side, you can than gradually stop it.
Thanks
Welcome.
Metoprolol is a good drug & has only mild antihypertensive effect. It controlls the heart rate & bp. It does not cause weight gain. Gastritis is a side effect of most of the drugs.
Now as your bp is well controlled, it is because of medicine only. Suddenly stopping it will make it rise again. So I'll recommend to decrease dose to 25mg once daily & keep monitoring the bp. If it still remains on lower side, you can than gradually stop it.
Thanks
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