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Can Taking Metoprolol Be Safe For Atrial Flutter?
I am a 69 y/o f who started on Metoprolol 25 mg 2xday on April 24 after an episode of atrial flutter. Since starting on Metoprolol my toes and sides of my feet become quite dusky looking and cold, when in dependant position. Pedal pulses are still palpable. I also take Diltiazem for BP and arrhythmia and Fleccainide for arrhythmia. Will Metoprolol have a permanent effect on my circulation? What should I tell my doctor?
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
hi
metoprolol is agood betablocker quite safe unless you are an asthmatic or in chest congestion, & high sugar levels where it is contraindicated.
flecainide is an anti arrythmic agent
diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker
all the three drugs can be used for arrythmias, or to control the heart rate
you can safely continue with metaprolol
avoiding arrythmias like fibrillation & flutter is more important .
take care
metoprolol is agood betablocker quite safe unless you are an asthmatic or in chest congestion, & high sugar levels where it is contraindicated.
flecainide is an anti arrythmic agent
diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker
all the three drugs can be used for arrythmias, or to control the heart rate
you can safely continue with metaprolol
avoiding arrythmias like fibrillation & flutter is more important .
take care
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