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Is Switching From Flecainide To Metoprolol Safe?
Question: Hi:
I started taking 50mg of Flecainide acetate for the past 3.5 daysto lower or keep pulse in normal bounds. Preciously I was om 25mg of Metoprolol for s years with no problems. Since string the Flecainide my blood pressure has risen considerably (156/90) , pulse never gets lower that low 80s, but goes as high as 90 I would like to stop the Flecainide and go back on the Metoprolol ASAP.. How long must I wait befor.e starting the 25mg of Metoprolol after quiting the Flecainide? Or can I start it tonight and stop the flecainide at that time?
I started taking 50mg of Flecainide acetate for the past 3.5 daysto lower or keep pulse in normal bounds. Preciously I was om 25mg of Metoprolol for s years with no problems. Since string the Flecainide my blood pressure has risen considerably (156/90) , pulse never gets lower that low 80s, but goes as high as 90 I would like to stop the Flecainide and go back on the Metoprolol ASAP.. How long must I wait befor.e starting the 25mg of Metoprolol after quiting the Flecainide? Or can I start it tonight and stop the flecainide at that time?
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
You may switch directly from flecainide to metoprolol. You shouldn't worry about nothing wrong it's going to happen.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
You may switch directly from flecainide to metoprolol. You shouldn't worry about nothing wrong it's going to happen.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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