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How did you wean off Metoprolol?
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@sue225 I have been on 12.5 mg of Toprol for over 13 years. I have lost so much hair. My doctor says she doesn't believe such a low dosage is the culprit. I don't know. In any event, I am coming off of it. I have reduced to 6.25 mg for 12 days now. My anxiety is out the roof. My dermatologist, on the other hand, says my hair loss could be the Toprol. I'm afraid at this point, after so many years, I won't have any new growth. I'll just be happy if the shedding stops.
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How are you cutting it so small and is that per day or 2x a day? I am on 12.5 metropolol 2x a day to reduce blood pressure lower than regular for an aortic aneurysm. I took a sliver dose this morning (I cut poorly on one pill so it ended up that way). Just curious how you managed it and do you think your coming off time is longer because you have been on it so long?
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I have read that hair growth happens once the metoprolol is stopped so be hopeful! Not all the beta-blockers cause hairloss. I would have preferred to stay on a low dose of bisoprolol (taken once a day and it was the cardiologist's first choice) but it gave me g.i. side effects. So far, I have not mentioned it to my doctor because I'm not prepared to start switching meds again. I have to admit, this shedding is unnerving. Maybe will mention it on my six month followup visit. It is good to hear from someone else with the same side effect. Will you need to go on a new medication? Thanks for sharing.