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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Lopressor Completely
Taking metoprolol 25mg, twice a day...have never had high blood pressure, but had a stent put in 4 years ago...would like to get off the Lopressor. How is the bestvway to do this. I have already reduced my intake to once a day for about a year..what is the best way to get completely off this medication. Do not see any doctors, exercise 4-5 dats a week, and have a good diet. I am 63 yrs old. Just want to get off all meds, but want to get off safely!
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
Hello,
The be way to come out of beta blockers like metoprolol is to wean off gradually.You can reduce your drug amount by 25% every 2 months and Tjis way in few months you should be off from the drug.
But a word of caution to you.It is always best to wean of under the guidance of your doctor and other thing is that the moment you find any problem like palpitions or uneasiness,go to ER immediately.
Thanks
The be way to come out of beta blockers like metoprolol is to wean off gradually.You can reduce your drug amount by 25% every 2 months and Tjis way in few months you should be off from the drug.
But a word of caution to you.It is always best to wean of under the guidance of your doctor and other thing is that the moment you find any problem like palpitions or uneasiness,go to ER immediately.
Thanks
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