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Is Metoprolol The Cause For Arrhythmic Heart Beat?

I have been prescribed a medication I am not sure I should be taking. I have a heart that skips a beat. I am not having chest pains. I do have moderate to high blood pressure most of time it is stable I DO take medication. The medication in question is Metoprolol Succ er
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Metaprolol won't cause arrythmia infact it may cause sinus bradycardia. Metaprolol is contraindicated in heart block or bradycardia patients with qrs >0.12 sec. Please consult your physician he will examine and check for alternat cause for arrhythmia (hypo/hyperthyroidism or infection or electrolyte imbalance) and treat you accordingly.

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Is Metoprolol The Cause For Arrhythmic Heart Beat?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Metaprolol won t cause arrythmia infact it may cause sinus bradycardia. Metaprolol is contraindicated in heart block or bradycardia patients with qrs 0.12 sec. Please consult your physician he will examine and check for alternat cause for arrhythmia (hypo/hyperthyroidism or infection or electrolyte imbalance) and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.