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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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This is just me, but I would find myself new doctors.
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1 ReactionThank you very much, the heart doctor won't admit it causes anxiety, metoprolol, but two of my pharmacist, said that it is prescribed for anxiety as well as other things, she don't want nothing to do with it, treating my anxiety the heart doctor don't, nor does my primary care physician
Just a thought, but if you decide to once again go off the metoprolol, then don't put yourself in a position where you are just waiting for the next panic attack. You could be putting yourself in a kind of a loop function where you are becoming anxious which may cause your heart rate and BP to go up which causes you to have a panic attack. In the computer world it is called a "do-loop." A function or steps that keep repeating until some outside action breaks the loop. For you maybe that outside action that will break you loop maybe just giving yourself positive feedback. I am just a process-oriented person and not someone who understands your situation and I really suggest that you consult with your health care professional to see if they have suggestions to help you with the panic attacks.
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2 ReactionsDid you notice anything about how it affected anxiety?, that doesn't happen to everybody but it did to me, lowering my dosage caused me anxiety thank you for the information
I had a big episode with anxiety reducing my metoprolol, I can't stop it,
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1 ReactionGo on 10 for 2 weeks. Tgen 5 for 2 weeks
Tgen 5 every other day for a week
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1 ReactionHi
Immediately changed to a different Beta Blocker Bisoprolol which better for AFers.
cheri Joy
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1 ReactionI take metoprolol tartrate, I can't seem to stop taking it, I found out it also doubles as an anxiety medicine, the doctor reduced it a while back, and immediately I had to go back to the regular dose 25 mg in the morning and 25 at night, it cause me great panic attacks, may you receive the information you're looking for
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2 ReactionsI started on Metoprolol in late Feb 2025. Started at 50mg and then lowered to 25mg after about 5 weeks. Had a very successful PFA on 23 May and just got a phone call checkup from the EP office they informed me that I could stop Metoprolol. Need to continue to monitor my heart rate and let them know if I see any increase. Currently my resting rate is between 60 and 65 BPM and goes up to mid 70s with exercise.
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2 ReactionsWhy BLESS YOUR LITTLE OLE PEA PICKIN' HEART.
Doctors overlook so they can get in as many patients as possible and only give each patient 10 min and will only treat one complaint. Fortunately for me, I DO have a doctor that cares about his patients. But I have seen many doctors refuse to even discuss a 2nd complaint and act like they are God.
Do you know the difference between a doctor and God? God knows he's not a doctor!
Have a wonderful day little lady!
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