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On Lisinopril, Metaprolol. Occasional Rapid Heartbeat. Wean Metaprolol?

I am taking Lisinopril 10 mg once a day and Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg two a day for high blood pressure. I am cutting back on the Metoprolol taking two tablets every other day (for about 5 days now) due to occassional rapid heartbeat since I started taking it. Today I have rapid heartbeat for most of the day. Would weaning off of Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg cause continually rapid heartbeat ?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
You are having Hypertension and taking Lisinopril and Metoprolol, if your Blood pressure is in good control then consult Physician to adjust dose of your Antihypertensive drugs.
Taking Metoprolol irregularly can cause fast heart beat (Palpitation) as it is a Beta Blocker hence it has to be taken regularly.
If you take Beta Blocker it can cause supersensitivity hence withdrawal causes fast heart rate and palpitation.
If by chance Betablocker is to be stopped it should be done by advice of Physician do not wean off metoprolol by yourself as it is dangerous.
Please take your treatment regularly and if any change is required please see your Physician.
To control your BP take less salt, regular exercise and do not smoke .
Please take care
Good Luck.
Dr. Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
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On Lisinopril, Metaprolol. Occasional Rapid Heartbeat. Wean Metaprolol?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, You are having Hypertension and taking Lisinopril and Metoprolol, if your Blood pressure is in good control then consult Physician to adjust dose of your Antihypertensive drugs. Taking Metoprolol irregularly can cause fast heart beat (Palpitation) as it is a Beta Blocker hence it has to be taken regularly. If you take Beta Blocker it can cause supersensitivity hence withdrawal causes fast heart rate and palpitation. If by chance Betablocker is to be stopped it should be done by advice of Physician do not wean off metoprolol by yourself as it is dangerous. Please take your treatment regularly and if any change is required please see your Physician. To control your BP take less salt, regular exercise and do not smoke . Please take care Good Luck. Dr. Akhilesh Dubey M.D.