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I am prescribed metoprolol tartrate 12.5 mg once at bedtime by my cardiologist?
The smallest they make are very small, round 25mg pills which I have to break in half. I recently ran out but found an unexpired container of metoprolol succinate 25mg that my doctor initially started me with but quickly changed to the lower dosage of metoprolol tartrate. Can I, just for a few... read more
Does Atenolol cause low heart rate?
Cardiologist prescribed Atenolol for constant Pcvs. However my heart rate is typically between 30-40 which I was told was caused by PCVS. Just wondering if this is really a safe option and how this could possibly help.
Heart rate problems while taking clonazepam?
Has anyone had a problem with low heart rate while taking this drug? I only take it at night but heart rate drops to less than 50 and cardiologist is concerned but doesnt think it is the med.
Should I take Repatha given the side effects?
I am 75 years old and haves been advised by three cardiologists to take Repatha for High Cholesterol. Currently it is 225. A1C is 6.4 No drug for that. High blood pressure controlled with amlodipine 12.5 mg twice per day I have Charcot- Marie -Toothe Syndrome, A neuromuscular condition I have... read more
Does metoprolol cause ringing in the ears?
I have been on metoprolol for about two years 25mg for most of the time. I was recently upped to 75mg now have tinnitus. Load buzzing humming sound. Is this a side effect of Metoprolol? I asked my Cardiologist nurse practitioner she says no but I found evidence it can. Anyone else experience this?... read more
Metoprolol succinate ER 25 mg 1/day or 2/day is that right?
My cardiologist prescribe me Metoprolol succinate ER 25 mg 1/day. Now my primary doctor issue a prescription for metoprolol succinate ER 25 mg 2/day. As it is a slow release I think there is something wrong and I am going to have an overdose.
Atrial Fibrillation - AF post surgery of mitral valve repair?
My cardiologist prescribed RivaRaxaban 20 mg daily for one month. On subsequent visit, he changed it to Apixaban 10 mg daily in view of lower price. What is the difference between RivaRoxaban and Apixaban? What are their efficacy in treating my heart condition since I had have no symptoms at all... read more
Question on Dosage of Metoprolol?
I went to my cardiologist 2 weeks ago for high blood pressure problems. I’ve been on Amlodipine, Lisinopril and 50 mg of Metoprolol Succinate. He wanted me to increase the Metoprolol Succ to 100mg per day. I had 50mg in the house so asked if I could take it twice a day, he agreed to it. So... read more
Metoprolol - I went to cardiologist for heart palpitations and while there my blood pressure was?
... elevated 158/88. This is abnormal for me my blood pressure it usually on the low side of normal, 100/60. Doctor didn't have any explanation for heart palpitations just seemed to not listen when I said blood pressure it normally low. I'm very reluctant to start this medicine. I also... read more
Brilinta and shortness of breath?
After three stents my cardiologist put me on Brilinta 90mg 2x daily with low dose aspirin in the AM taking. After a little over 2 1/2 years I have had minor bleeding problems but have now commenced have shortness of breath problems. This prevents most any form of exercise (walking distance) or... read more
F.H. familiahypercholesterolaemia. Cardiologist wants me on Repatha?
Thank you, to those who have shared experiences of tolerability to repatha. I am from the pharma industry and as informed I was on statins, I started getting intense pain in my midline dorsal area ( top of ankle) and was taken off statins. My Cardiologist wants me on Repatha and I am very... read more
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