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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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I've been on Metoprolol for 2 years to control vtachycardia. After this length of time if you'd stop cold turkey, you risk a serious CV event.
After a month, it should be relatively easy to get off the drug.
My cardiologist has patients who take magnesium to control arrythmias. (the less threatening atrial ones Not atrial fibrillation).
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1 ReactionOne last response. I had to research Metoprolol to understand why I was experiencing my health decline.That to slow the heart rate the medication has an anti-anxiety portion to it and can "act like a benzo" in the system. That's why you can' just quit cold turkey. I believe that (for me) I'm very sensitive to it and can't take this type of medication. As you will see in the blog/posts some people have been taking Metoprolol for years with no problems.
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1 ReactionOne of the Mayo Clinic cardiology team members who took care of me three years ago said something very useful. If I experience pain in the heart area (which I rarely do), it means the heart muscle is not getting enough oxygen and to take some deep breaths. I do this and it works well. I was wondering if this would also help with palpitations. I have some of these but not many, and I just tell my heart to calm down. I don't think they are that bothersome in my case.
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1 ReactionMy cardiologist said the vitamins were fine with Eliquis and metoprolol.
For me yes It has. But I was also prescribed 1 Mg of Valium for 3 1/2 years so the Metoprolol increased the effects and I experienced tolerance/with drawl symptoms. I took care of myself and took vitamins and supplements but after a while it didn't help. Now Magnesium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B cause withdrawl symptoms. Monitor your intake and talk to your doctor.
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1 ReactionSo the magnesium and potassium supplements haven’t caused any interactions for you with the metoprolol? I read about BP medications and supplements so another reason why I wanted feedback from others
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1 ReactionDefinitely don’t plan on quitting cold turkey wanted to taper off (half a pill) for a few days then , be off, been eating super healthy and cut sodium , metoprolol didnt seem to be helping palpitations, so I’ll try supplements, 💗
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1 ReactionThankyou it Only been taking for 1 month and it was prescribed by an ER doctor , a low dose of 25mg,
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1 ReactionHi, @singitsoft, I have to agree with @afrobin @soliloquized and @heathytoday. Along with supplements make sure you maintain a healthy diet. For me the Metoprolol was causing additional symptoms besides the tachycardia. I started with dizziness, nausea, extreme weakness, I attributed it to another condition but since I started the tapering and a heathy diet and exercise as much as I can for now I feel better. I would definitely consult my doctor before quitting the metoprolol and NOT quit cold turkey depending on how long you were taking the Metoprolol it can cause additional heath problems......
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