How did you wean off Metoprolol?

@vyronp that's what my cardiologist said. It's heart protective.

If true, this gives me some concern. I take Metoprolol Succcinate, 50mg, for about 3 years now after suffering from an attack of Takasubu when my sister passed away. I have not any unusual symptoms or pathology taking this medication. I am 88 yrs.old and take other medicines as well for pressure, heart issues , etc. I do review these with my internist who is a cardiologist and am due for an ekg in March when I will review again.

thank you all for your replies. my main concern is that, although the medicine can have some helpful side uses, its main job, as i understand it, is to keep the blood pressure low. my fear is if it gets it too low? i mean it's been like three years since the incident and i never had a single discomfort to the chest etc. to alert me.

I'm not sure which part you're addressing by "If true, this gives me some concern".

If you're addressing the ability for Tartrate to prevent a 2nd Heart Attack, it may be the studies focussed on the Tartrate version and not the Succinate. I can't find why one would and one wouldn't, they're different forms of the same medication, but the Succinate is designed to be long acting. Without studies of the Succinate version, they wouldn't be able to make a claim that it reduces the chance of a 2nd Heart Attack.

Just saying there are more holistic ways to deal if you haven't had a heart attack, stoke or have a serious heart condition..I just had high blood pressure which was mostly due to my my 16hr work days and not enough rest. A lifestyle change can be a miracle.

I'd speak with your doctor. Remember, I'm on 350 mg Metoprolol Succinste and 25 mg Metoprolol Tartrate. The reason I jump into this thread is people worried about low doses of it. Blood pressure wise, do you get faint when rising from laying down? If you're on a stable dose, and not losing weight, and not introducing other medications, I wouldn't think you'd see much change. If you are dieting and losing weight, talk to your doctor, if you are taking new meds, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

No I never get faint and no I am not overweight and in great physical shape

@vyronp a home blood pressure monitor might make you worry less. Consumer Reports rates Omron b.p. machines highly. The next time you see your doctor have your b.p. checked and tell him what you are worried about.
I am on metoprolol for my arrythmia and my blood pressure pre the betablocker was normal/low . It did drop lower as did my pulse but after awhile the body adjusts to the medication and in my case a mostly regular steady heartbeat.

I'd probably listen to the pharmacist. 12.5mg is a really low (almost homeopathic dose). Its only 2 more days. I take 25mg split in 1/2 a.m and p.m for the last three years for NSVT. It was detected on a holter monitor. Some public speakers and actors take betablockers to deal with stage fright.