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Posted by krybrahaha78 on March 11, 2006, at 10:59:15
I have been taking Toprol XL (Lopressor) 50 mgs daily and i dont believe it has been helping me much. I have been taking it for social anxiety, heart pounding, etc. Does one have to taper off such a dose--it is a small dose.
Posted by mike99 on March 11, 2006, at 10:59:15
In reply to Beta Blockers---do you have to taper?, posted by krybrahaha78 on March 8, 2006, at 22:03:05
I'm pretty sure you do or at least probably should taper for the sake of safety and comfort. But others here can weight in better than I can.I do know, however, that even as low as 12.5 mg is often effectively used (in heart failure)--so although low, 50 mg is not an inconsequential dose.
Posted by krybrahaha78 on March 11, 2006, at 10:59:15
In reply to Re: Beta Blockers---do you have to taper?, posted by mike99 on March 9, 2006, at 5:52:54
can these beta blockers actually cause some heart or chest discomfort--i have been experiencing it lately but i blame the toprol.
Posted by Racer on March 11, 2006, at 10:59:15
In reply to Beta Blockers---do you have to taper?, posted by krybrahaha78 on March 8, 2006, at 22:03:05
I had the same question when I stopped propranalol, and the answer was a very loud and clear YES! My doctor told me that there was a fairly high risk of rebound hypertension.
Posted by Phillipa on March 11, 2006, at 10:59:15
In reply to Yes » krybrahaha78, posted by Racer on March 9, 2006, at 20:39:45
Racer mever heard of that. I was given lopressor 50mg for anxiety. It made me so tired I just stopped it. My pulse was too low on it when I excercised. And no amt of excercise could give me the areobic benfits. Stange. Fondly, Phillipa
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