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78 Years. Tired, Lack Of Energy. Active Lifestyle. History Of Bypass Surgeries. On Metoprolol And Atacand. Will Iron Supplements Help?
Hi: 8 years I had 4 bypass surgery. I am taking Metoprolol 50 mg. 2 x daily. I have been getting very tired and lack energy early in the afternoon. I am 78 and very active. I try to go to the fitness center 2 x a week for cardio exercise. Is this lack of energy from the medication? I am doing very well with the current meds. Atacand 16 mg 2 x daily and Metoprolol 50 mg 2 x daily. Would iron supplements help with the tiredness? Thank you.
Fri, 7 Jun 2013
Dear Sir
Thanks for writing to us.
1. Iron supplements will only help if there is a deficiency of iron. This cab determined by doing certain blood test which indicate body iron levels.
2. There can be other causes of tiredness in your case like use of metoprolol, your pumping ability of heart (if it is subnormal) etc. You can discuss with your physician about these various possibilities.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
Thanks for writing to us.
1. Iron supplements will only help if there is a deficiency of iron. This cab determined by doing certain blood test which indicate body iron levels.
2. There can be other causes of tiredness in your case like use of metoprolol, your pumping ability of heart (if it is subnormal) etc. You can discuss with your physician about these various possibilities.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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