Suggest Ways To Wean Off Metoprolol Succinate

Posted on Mon, 10 Nov 2014

Question: I have been on metoprolol succinate er.for two months. For three weeks I was taking 25mg to begin with then my dr reduced it to 12.5.
I do not have high blood pressure . I have never taken any heart medication before. Put on medication after stress echo for fast resting heart rate. I want to wean off . How do I get off?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Should reduce to 6.25,then,stop it definitely..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

1. Metroprolol is a betablocker drug, used to treat increased heart rates (palpitations) or other heart rhythm disorders. It might have helped reducing your anxiety levels too.

2. If you are currently taking 12.5 mg, then, after 1 week, start reducing the dose to 6.25 for another week. Then, can safely stop taking it.

3. It is important to:
- avoid caffeinated drinks
- run changes in your diet and lifestyle regimen
- try to control stress
- use chamomile/aloe vera/valeriana tea/supplements

Hope it helped!
Dr.Benard

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