Three yrs. ago, after suffering the loss of my sister, I had an attack of Takotsubo, and was in hospital overnight. They gave me Metoprolol, and under the care of my Cardiologist/internist, I continue to take 50 mg tabs till this day. My heart is doing fine, according to my current EKG, etc. (just had test) and frankly I know nothing about this med. and will ask my doctor why I am still on it and it's import to my heart. Thanks for bring this med to my attention. I
am an 87 yr old woman, pretty active for my years. I still grieve my sister but for me the takotsubo experience was complex, as it involved her being in her apartment in a fire, the shock of it , taking her home with me and then having to put her in hospital where she died. We were both in shock. The story is complex and difficult for me to talk about, but I now live a quieter but still active as I can be life.