How did you wean off Metoprolol?

Posted by kenny48 @kenny48, May 11, 2018

Hi,
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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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Mar 10, 2022

In reply to @dalous "Hello Sue, Thank you for your response. I was put on Metoprolol after an A-Fib episode..." + (show)

Here is what Mayo has to say about Bystolic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/nebivolol-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20071459?p=1
Are you having adverse effects from Metoprolol, or are you just concerned because you see what others report? I can tell you that I took it for 7 years without any issues, until it interfered with a new asthma med and I had to stop. I wish I could have it back - nothing else we have tried has been able to regulate my heart beat without nasty side effects!
Have you seen the doctor yet for a complete evaluation of what you need to take?
Sue

dalous | @dalous | Mar 10, 2022

In reply to @sueinmn "Can you tell me why the metoprolol was prescribed in the first place? BP or heart..." + (show)

Hello Sue, Thank you for your response. I was put on Metoprolol after an A-Fib episode in Jan (my first) to lower BP and heartbeat regulation. I didn't want to be on prescription drugs, but seems I am too late to even think about Beet supplements. I just found out my Echocardiogram shows I am significantly below ejection fraction, which (from what I read online) calls for a regimen of a Beta Blocker, Ace Inhibitor, and Diuretic. Also possibility of a pacemaker. I also have left atrium mod dilated and right atrium mod to severe dilated - also calls for Beta Blocker. The report also said (re: ejection fraction) possible heart valve problems (not sure if that is surgery or???). Also Mitral Valve - which (again online) calls for surgery) I have not met with doc yet to go over Echo report , but I still plan on asking for a change from Metoprolol. So looks like I'm on prescription drugs for the long haul. Guess I'm lucky having gone this long (77yr) without them. Does anyone know anything about Bystolic?

wes13 | @wes13 | Mar 10, 2022

In reply to @jd3 "I had similar things happen to me after about 3 months of taking Metoprolol tartrate. I..." + (show)

Hi,
I hope your weaning off journey was very successful. I’m currently looking to ask my doctor to weaned me off of this medication too. I’m having back problems, prickling sensation, red rashes … a lot of things I’ve never had before until the medication 😩

How was your weaning off journey?

ion | @ion | Mar 10, 2022

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 !

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Mar 8, 2022

In reply to @dalous "I also would like to wean off 25mg Metoprolol ER Succnate once per day. I am..." + (show)

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?
Sue

dalous | @dalous | Mar 7, 2022

In reply to @aseac13 "Hi. I’m in Australia. I started having Metropolol three weeks ago. I’ve been feeling terrible. I’m..." + (show)

WOW! you're gutsy. Let me know how it goes. Are you considering Beetroot supplements?

dalous | @dalous | Mar 7, 2022

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?

aseac13 | @aseac13 | Feb 4, 2022

Hi. 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 👀

candynclowny | @candynclowny | Jan 26, 2022

In reply to @candynclowny "Yes she said to discontinue it bec I’m taking carvedilol and it’s also a beta blocker...." + (show)

Shouldn’t

candynclowny | @candynclowny | Jan 26, 2022

In reply to @amandaa "Hi @candynclowny and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll see that I moved your post to..." + (show)

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

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