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How Can Side Effects Of Metoprolol Be Prevented?

I am 85 was taking Arimtrone for Afib for a week had side effects like tremors of hands felt awful with high pulse and loose bowels 140/76/85,, now I am on Metoprolol 25 mg take 50 mg as of Sat 8/11 to lower the pulse if pulse goes above 80 Today 8/13 117/61/62 I read the side effects, should I worry about depression, forgetfulness etc as I have read. I feel I am doing really well for 85, I walk on treadmill 3 times a week, drive, sew, do crafts, garden.
Tue, 19 Sep 2017
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hello there,
I would like to mention that any drug has various side effects and all of them are not seen in all the patients, many side effects mentioned are often very rare ones
so kindly relax as you sound better and doing good.
continue with the current metoprolol.
if you experience off regular complains then kindly let us know or visit your doctor till then be happy and have a good life.
regards
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How Can Side Effects Of Metoprolol Be Prevented?

hello there, I would like to mention that any drug has various side effects and all of them are not seen in all the patients, many side effects mentioned are often very rare ones so kindly relax as you sound better and doing good. continue with the current metoprolol. if you experience off regular complains then kindly let us know or visit your doctor till then be happy and have a good life. regards