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Hi I Was Just Prescribed Metoprolol Tartrate 50 Mg Because
Question: Hi i was just prescribed metoprolol tartrate 50 mg because I was having rapid heart rate I was wondering if taking this medicine and smoking weed witch i do regular at night would have any serious problems also been a smoking for over 8years do to me not being able to sleep
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on- Ask a Doctor- service!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that smoking weed concomitantly could cause an increased effect of metoprolol due to interaction at the hepatic level.
I recommend using them cautiously, may be at lower doses, avoid taking at the same time or if possible avoid taking weed at all.
Hope to have clarified your issue of concern!
In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka
cardiologist
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on- Ask a Doctor- service!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that smoking weed concomitantly could cause an increased effect of metoprolol due to interaction at the hepatic level.
I recommend using them cautiously, may be at lower doses, avoid taking at the same time or if possible avoid taking weed at all.
Hope to have clarified your issue of concern!
In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka
cardiologist
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