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How did you wean off Metoprolol?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Sep 19 7:56am | Replies (551)Comment receiving replies
Hello mdm123
Your problem is 99% WHITE COAT HYPERTENSION. at home your BP is normal, but at doctor office it spikes. Your doctor should know better. Your situation is very, very common.
Your Rx is a very strong medicine and is generally used for cardiac problems. AFIB In particular.
The score line in pills is meant to cut a pill in half. Ask any reliable pharmacist.
Also worrying about bps will make bp go up.
I’m retired from the hospital setting, and med school, and on a daily basis saw people with normal bp have a spike because of pure anxiety.
I suggest another doctors opinion.
Take care, that is great you are losing weight. The trick is to keep it off.
Funcountess
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Funny enough, I am aware of that phenomenon @funcountess. Shame on me for not bringing it up with the doctor when I had a chance. They stated to bring in my cuff for the BP clinic meeting, so I am sure they are aware of it. I am wondering if Metoprolol is a viable prescription for BP? It sounds like it's mostly for afib/serious conditions as you state. I do have those PACs, which is probably a consideration here for the prescription. Also, I do have migraines, but it seems Metoprolol is prescribed for migraines at a higher dosage.