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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Metoprolol Tartrate

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Posted on Fri, 4 Sep 2015
Question: I've been taking metoprolol tartrate 25 mg every other day for many years to keep palpitations at bay. I would like to stop taking it. My doctor says just stop as I was on such a low dose. Is this safe and will I have any side effects.
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Following advice .

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns

You are taking the lowest dose of metoprolol so you may quit it directly. You shouldn't have any side effects. Please keep calm and relax while you will stop the medications

Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Metoprolol Tartrate

Brief Answer: Following advice . Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you for asking! I read your query and understood your concerns You are taking the lowest dose of metoprolol so you may quit it directly. You shouldn't have any side effects. Please keep calm and relax while you will stop the medications Hope this was of help! Wish you health! Dr. Shehu