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Suggest Dosage For Metoprolol

Hi.I am taking Metaprolol 47.5mg one tablet a day.I play alot of golf and I find I have an attack every time I play at about the 14th hole. Is it safe for me to take 2 tablets a day, and do you think this would stop me having attacks. I totally lose my strength and want to stop but I don t and my eye site deteriorates.Seeing that it is the weekend I will get to my Dr asap next week.Also I have a few matches to play and want to be able to!!
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
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it is given in irregular heart beat and for prevention coronary insufficiency. you are taking the maximum dose. if with drawn suddenly then it can precipitate myocardial infraction. what is the purpose for your taking drug . are you hyper tensive. in that case consult cardiologist for adjustment of dose and your physical activity.
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Suggest Dosage For Metoprolol

it is given in irregular heart beat and for prevention coronary insufficiency. you are taking the maximum dose. if with drawn suddenly then it can precipitate myocardial infraction. what is the purpose for your taking drug . are you hyper tensive. in that case consult cardiologist for adjustment of dose and your physical activity.