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Side Effects of Metoprolol?

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Aug 26, 2022 | Replies (137)
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@nancymcintyre

I have been on 25 MG for 14 years...im trying to wean myself off of it....so I only take a small sliver of the pill...immediately it drops my heart rate into the 50s....is this normal?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 1, 2022

Welcome Nancy. I think you might be interested in these related discussions:
- How did you wean off Metoprolol? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/weaning-off-metoprolol/
- Are there any effects of wean off metoprolol https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/are-there-any-effects-of-wean-off-metoprolol/

Are you working with your cardiologist as you wean off metoprolol?

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sue225 | @sue225 | Jul 2, 2022

Maybe this is a question for your cardiologist. After 14 years your heart has grown used to the effects of metoprolol and need to wean off gradually but not w/o doctor's instructions.
I have been on metoprolol for 6 years (12.5mg × 2) for arrythmia.

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