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Is Metroprolol Causing Fainting,difficulty Breathing And Light Headedness?

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015

Question: I have been on 300 mg of Metroprolol a day for 4 years since a pacemaker implant. Lately my blood pressure has been dropping causing faintness, difficulty breathing and light-headedness several times a day. Should I be reducing the dosage?

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
probably yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare magic.

I understand your concern. After reading the symptoms, I feel you need to see a physician and check your heart rate and blood pressure as soon as possible.

You might need to decrease your tablet's dose. It might be too high which might be a reason for your light headedness.

Hope this helps. Feel free to ask more.
Dr. Moumita Chakraborty

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Follow up: Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (23 minutes later)

is it normal to take several days of reduced dosage to notice relief or would it take a little longer? Thank you for your previous reply...

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
please consult a doctor before changing dose

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Please don't decrease dose without consulting a physician. If needed, your doctor will decrease dose after checking and analyzing your vitals. Yes you might feel relieved within few days after changing dose.

Hope this helps. If you have no further queries, please rate this answer and close this discussion.
Dr. Moumita Chakraborty

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