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Suggest Remedy To Overcome Depression Due To Weaning Off Metoprolol
I am trying to wean myself off metoprolol 25 mgm. with my doctors help. I have cut the dosage in half every other day and am now going to half the dose every two days. My bp seems to be staying okay for now and my pulse rate is still 68 to 82 but I feel lousy! I am very anxious and feel really depressed---how long should I feel this way? I am going on an ace inhibitor when I get weaned off the beta blocker because I just can't stand feeling tired, depressed, and fighting a weight gain. Also, can I exercise while tapering off the bb or should I wait until things are stabilized? Thanks for any help you can give me. anxious in missouri
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
Hi
First metoprolol is the medication for hypertension but sonewhat it can be uae in mild anxiety and aprehension
But metoprolol doesnt have role in depression. Litreture shows it doesnt help anyway
If u have symptoms like feeling low and tiredness than u have to choose medication like SSRI
The best SSRI is escitalopram 10 mg in morning it will help the best
Second maintain lifestyl modification
Avoid smoking and alcohol
Take proer sleep
Do exercise and meditation
Get well soon
Thank u
First metoprolol is the medication for hypertension but sonewhat it can be uae in mild anxiety and aprehension
But metoprolol doesnt have role in depression. Litreture shows it doesnt help anyway
If u have symptoms like feeling low and tiredness than u have to choose medication like SSRI
The best SSRI is escitalopram 10 mg in morning it will help the best
Second maintain lifestyl modification
Avoid smoking and alcohol
Take proer sleep
Do exercise and meditation
Get well soon
Thank u
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