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How long does it take metoprolol to wear off
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Straderanswered
Cardiology 24 years experience
Lots of options: There are lots of other options for controlling palpitations besides Propranolol and toprol (metoprolol) xl. Given your history of wpw, however, it ... Read More
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Dr. Jack Rubinanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 50 years experience
Switch propranolol?: You need to discuss your problem with the physician (p) who is prescribing your Propranolol to you. It is best for p, who knows your history and you b... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 46 years experience
varies: Expect to see some onset of action in the first 12 hours and peak action (if you take one daily) in 72-96 hours).
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Half life: It is usually thought that 4 half lives are enough time for a drug to be completely "gone". Toprol's half life is 3-7 hours. Thus 12-28 hours.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
53 years experience
Metoprolol: Half time varies by pt. Assuming a long t1/2 of 12h and a desire for complete clearance estimate 10 half times so at least 5 days. These vary by patie... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Romanoanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Metoprolol : Metoprolol has an effect on heart rhythm hours after ingestion
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Varadyanswered
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Variable: Metoprolol is a beta blocker and the dose range can be quite variable. Usual doses are in the 50-100 mg daily dose but, depending on your response, t... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Charles Turckanswered
Pharmacology 19 years experience
Call 911: If you took more than you should, then you should call Poison Control or 911 as soon as possible with information about how much you think you took to... Read More
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3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Mark Zwebenanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
In short yes: Yes you can switch the timing but depending on the dose, you can have increased heart rates if there is a prolonged period of time between doses and i... Read More
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3.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Two formulas of Metoprolol: Metoprolol tartrate or Metoprolol succinate.
Metoprolol tartrate (short acting), usually given twice a day, not once daily... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Second Guessing: Yes. Of course it is okay.
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4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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