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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Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | May 7, 2020

In reply to @robb53 "I am taking super beets to increase my nitric oxide levels. which is very important for..." + (show)

Welcome @robb53. Were/Are you taking Metoprolol? I know beets are good for blood flow. Are you taking any meds for your BP?

exboater | @exboater | May 6, 2020

In reply to @robb53 "I am taking super beets to increase my nitric oxide levels. which is very important for..." + (show)

I take Gnc pro 1700 citrulline -2 pills each day for the same affect. Citrulline turns nitrous oxide in the body. Same effect as super beets , only more reliable. Very big help for circulation

Soliloquized | @soliloquized | May 5, 2020

In reply to @robb53 "I am taking super beets to increase my nitric oxide levels. which is very important for..." + (show)

Watch Coumadin Levels, for anyone on it, or other anticoagulants, the article I consulted said to especially avoid Beet Greens in terms of Coumadin. It seemed Beets had a low Vitamin K value, but I'm not sure about Super Beets.

robb53 | @robb53 | May 5, 2020

In reply to @afrobin "I have read about this and was concerned because I do have Covid symptoms...or the worst..." + (show)

I am taking super beets to increase my nitric oxide levels. which is very important for maintaining healthy blood pressure...

Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | May 5, 2020

In reply to @kkwmp "Hli. I found your discussion page on a google search for metropolol and weaning off. So..." + (show)

Hi @kkwmp Here is the list of physicians we have in Florida. https://www.mayoclinic.org/appointments/find-a-doctor/search-results?searchterm=cardiology&locations=Jacksonville%2C%20FL#edd114075cc94f35b9bccc081668c123

My 38 year old sister-in-law was diagnosed with a heart condition and Afib and she ended up receiving a pacemaker. Her doctor was Dr. Kusumoto and he was outstanding. If you are looking for a recommendation on doctors for your specific health condition, I would suggest calling the central appointment office so that the coordinators can ask you specific questions to find the physician that fits your needs. The contact information for Florida can be found here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

jimsfree2 | @jimsfree2 | May 5, 2020

In reply to @texas14 "Dr. Deshmukh is my EP also. I hesitate to recommend him..don’t want him to get too..." + (show)

I too am from Texas, (South in the R.G.V.) m making my first trip up there. Have heard it's the best place in U.S. to go to.

healthytoday | @healthytoday | May 4, 2020

In reply to @maryrohrer1 "I am a patient at Mayo with Afib. I see Dr AJ Deshmukh for electrophysiology cardiology..." + (show)

xoxoxo to the Mayo Clinic

texas14 | @texas14 | May 4, 2020

In reply to @maryrohrer1 "I am a patient at Mayo with Afib. I see Dr AJ Deshmukh for electrophysiology cardiology..." + (show)

Dr. Deshmukh is my EP also. I hesitate to recommend him..don’t want him to get too busy.😊. He has great Dr/ patient rapport. He put in pacemaker and will perform a 2nd ablation ( he didn’t do 1st), if my aFib becomes unmanageable w meds. I do not have interventional Cardiologist, since Dr. Callahan passed away ( Mayo Dr.). I figure with checkups and echo’s, if I needed to see one, Dr. Deshmukh would refer me. I trust only Mayo Clinic with my heart ❤️. And I live in Texas, but worth the trip.

maryrohrer1 | @maryrohrer1 | May 4, 2020

I am a patient at Mayo with Afib. I see Dr AJ Deshmukh for electrophysiology cardiology and I also have a cardiologist who is kind of like a primary care provider in Cardiology, Dr John Giudicessi. An EP Card is only going to try to manage for example Afib procedurally. Like wise other issues such as pacer needs etc. Dr Guidicessi manages all aspects of your heart health including heart failure, and refers to Cardiology specialists as needed based on whatever the heart issues are. I love them both. Great patient relationships. Excellent experts.

kkwmp | @kkwmp | May 4, 2020

In reply to @amandaa "Hi @kkwmp and welcome to Connect! I am so glad you found the discussion too. Connect..." + (show)

Hli. I found your discussion page on a google search for metropolol and weaning off.
So where do I go to ask for electrocardiologists recomendations at Mayo / Jax and respective experiences there? Thx

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