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How did you wean off Metoprolol?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Feb 21 1:08pm | Replies (543)

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@afrobin

OMG....your BP was 230/115. You were at the point of a stroke! I am not surprised that the doctor didn't know about the drug interaction but the pharmacist was not aware of this?!! This proves a point. ALWAYS be on top of your medical condition. Do your own research. Never put any drug into your body that you have not researched. Ask questions. Read more. And above all, when possible, make serious lifestyle changes rather than turning to drugs! They have serious side effects as you discovered. Lifestyle: dieting, reducing salt intake (BP), getting exercise, drinking plenty of water, eating 5 - 10 servings of fruit and veggies per day, avoiding foods and meds that are stimulants that cause or worsen arrhythmias (coke, decongestants, liquorice, coffee, tea, alcohol, sugary foods etc..) cutting out any sugary foods that can cause diabetes etc... One can cure diabetes 2 by diet alone. There is no need for so many meds that are just making us all SO SICK! Tootierollpie (which I hope you don't eat!), I'm glad you figured out your own problem and cured yourself. Bravo!

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AFRobin thank you for your reply. Can you believe the doctor sent me home knowing my B/P was that high? It has been 6 weeks since my visit to her. I have an appointment with New Doctor April 15th. I stopped taking Metoprolol completely now. B/P without metprolol dropped to 120s 130s /77 and low 80s. just using CLonidine. I had weighed 188 I have lost 8 lbs. in 6 weeks. However Metformin and glipiside for my sugar levels well when I take them now the blood pressure spikes I am at a loss to understand why. Best I can do now is I have started watching everything that goes in my mouth. Salt intake below 1,000 gms a day Carbs less than 100 Eating like a rabbit. At any rate I appreciate your suggestions. I have given up all caffeine I was never big on soda or candy or cakes or pies...so I can handle not havind it at all. I do miss pasta. lol