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How To Withdraw From Metoprolol Succinate?

I m weaning off metoprolol succinate. Been taking 100 mg until a month ago when the pill was cut in half.. I m ready to take it to the next level at 25mg.. problem is can I cut the pill which I already halved.. Changed doctors and now I see a naturopathic doctor who does not write prescriptions
Sat, 21 Jul 2018
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

If the pill is clearly demarcated the you can do it. If not, then you need to take a separate 25 mg prescription.

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How To Withdraw From Metoprolol Succinate?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If the pill is clearly demarcated the you can do it. If not, then you need to take a separate 25 mg prescription. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.