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How did you wean off Metoprolol?
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I've been taking both flecainide and metoprolol now for eight years, as a prophylactic for Afib. I recently moved to North Carolina and have a new Cardiologist. Have had a lot of PVC's this past two months, and had to wear a heart monitor for an entire month. He said that although I had a lot of PVC's I didn't have even one PAC! He also noted that my BPM was low in the low fifties most of the time. He asked why I was taking metropolol. I told him that the only thing my previous doctor had said was " it makes the flecainide, work better". He suggested I stop taking the metoprolol to see how I do without it. Unfortunately I read a lot of information on the internet. I read that it can be very dangerous to stop taking it. I take 25 mg metoprolol succinate, split in half. Once in the morning with my flecainide, and then again in the evening for a second dose. He wants me to take half in the morning and skip the evening dose for two days, then stop entirely. Has anyone else stopped taking this drug in a similar manner? I'm worried that the cut off is too soon.
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Hi Kenny,
Due to a very bad reaction( first time in my life) of a bee sting ,I’ve been taken out of metropolol and from today I have to take Flecainidine,but reading the side effects I’m scared. How it’s been your experience with this medicine? Many thanks !
Can you tell me why the metoprolol was prescribed in the first place? BP or heart beat regulation or something else? And have you asked the doctor for alternatives? What is the feature of beetroot supplements that interests you?
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WOW! you're gutsy. Let me know how it goes. Are you considering Beetroot supplements?
I also would like to wean off 25mg Metoprolol ER Succnate once per day. I am 77 yr. female and had never taken any medication/s until Jan 26 2022. I hate the way I feel. I have considered asking my doctor about Bystolic (supposed to not have the side effects of Metoprolol), or what I would really like is getting off medication altogether and using a dietary supplement such as CardioFit MD. Has anyone else tried Beetroot supplements as an alternative to prescription drugs?
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2 ReactionsHi. I’m in Australia. I started having Metropolol three weeks ago. I’ve been feeling terrible. I’m going to wean myself off of it starting tonight. Will reduce the dosage each day. Enough of this … I will leave a message for my doctor on Monday. Fingers crossed. aseac13 👀
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Yes she said to discontinue it bec I’m taking carvedilol and it’s also a beta blocker. I’m just concern with the side effect of abruptly getting off when I read you should do that
Hi @candynclowny and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll see that I moved your post to a very busy discussion about weaning off of metoprolol. This is so you can connect with others who have had similar questions and experiences.
Have you discussed weaning off to the physician that prescribes it?
How do you wean off metoprolol succinate ER while taking carvedilol
Thanks.