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How did you wean off Metoprolol?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Sep 19 7:56am | Replies (551)

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Hi @bayxo

I'm 35, male, and was prescribed Metoprolol for what we believe was high BP caused by steroids (prescribed to fight an infection). I've never had issues with BP before and was told to take 25mg twice daily of M-Tartrate. Primary said stopping it shouldn't be a problem, but... IT WAS. I even went down to 12.5mg for two days and was feeling much better (less fatigue vs. 25mg). Then, I stopped this morning and had an acute reaction to MT being out of my system; heart palpitations, fatigue, dizziness, and BP through the roof (for me; 130/101). It was hell.

All to say - I'd really like to get out of this mess and I'm sad my Primary ever prescribed this drug. But, I'm going to copy you and continue to cut dosages. Spend about a week or so here @ 1/2 dosage and then go to 1/4 and see how my body takes to it. DO NOT STOP ALTOGETHER. If you're here reading this, that means you have had some sort of side effect or symptom. We're all helping each other to figure out the best way off this drug, but it's going to take longer than (I) expected. @bayxo , would love to hear about your journey and progression! Thanks to all for sharing their advice!

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Replies to "Hi @bayxo I'm 35, male, and was prescribed Metoprolol for what we believe was high BP..."

I went off mine really slowly like you are doing, thanks to reading about the drug on line. You’re doing a good job!

Hi, I have been taking metoprolol 25 mg since february, and I have been trying to wean off a couple of times, but it is not easy. I freak out every time, with all these heartbeat and feeling awful! Now I have been taking 12.5 mg for 9 days and will try to take every second day for a week and then stop. This is the most terrible medicine i have ever tried and I Will never take it again.