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Switching Verapamil To Metoprolol

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Dr. Enrique Molina MD

My doctor changed my medication from 240 mg Verapamil to 25 mg Metoprolol ER. Is this switch ok to do in one day? What changes can I expect? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Enrique Molina ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

Hello!....Wich.sleepping pill would you recommend with Verapamil?And would it be possible to take Lorazepam and Verapamil? thank you CC ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Rakesh Madhyastha MD

What's the difference between Verapamil SR and Verapamil ER? The pharmacist says they're identical, but if that's the case, why do they make 2 versions (SR and ER)? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

can I take verapamil and clonidine? If I have been taking clonidine daily, how long do I have to be off it before I can take the verapamil? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Anil Grover MD

I may have taken two doses of verapamil 240 extended release this morning by mistake. It is now ... Verapamil 240 Extended release twice a day. What can I do to minimize the swelling? Many drugs are ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Anil Grover ( Cardiologist)

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Dr. Dr. Nupur K MD

My dr switched me from 249 mg verapamil to 100 mg of metoprolol succinctly. He had me transverse by cutting verapamil in half for 5 days and the other in half for 5 days then the full dosage of... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dr. Nupur K ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi MD

I am on Eliquis 5 mg along with metoprolol 50 mg tab and amiodarone hcl 200 mg tab for afib and they have afib levelized now with these 3 drugs. I used verapamil 240 mg tabs for 15 years for ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Muhammad Zahir Shah MD

Hi. I m on Verapamil 240 ER once daily. However, I used to be on Metoprolol Tartrate 50 mgs twice daily and my blood pressure was lower on Metoprolol. I have plenty of Metoprolol. Can I safety... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Zahir Shah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Benard Shehu MD

Taking bystolic ..25 mg and my BP was up to 189/90 when at doctors office. Took verapamil 80mg ... change med. it has been 15 hours nice I took last verapamil and BP still 129/67. When do I take ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Benard Shehu ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

YYYY@YYYY From 180mg a day of Verapamil for 12 days... then 3 days cut in half to 90mg a day. 4th ..., then every 3rd day etc. Goal is to stop Verapamil because of severe gastro side effects. Am taking ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)