Question 1

does metoprolol help with opiate withdrawal?

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Define "help": Opiate withdrawal's tough &amp; can be dangerous if not supervised. You'll have to be more specific on the word "help?" It can attenuate symptoms but is no guarantee or panacea and must be used along with other measures. A novel agent that deserves attention is NAD+  I've seen remarkable results with NAD infusions compared to virtually anything else. Google it. Questions? www.healthtap.com/dr-saghafi

Question 2

what are the withdrawal symptoms of toprol (metoprolol) xl?

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Stopping Toprol (metoprolol) XL: The most common symptom of stopping Toprol (metoprolol) is an elevated heart rate or tachycardia.  You may also see an elevated blood pressure.  In order to stop the Toprol (metoprolol) it is usually advised to wean off slowly to prevent the elevated heart rate.  I would recommend discussing with you doctor before stopping any medicine.

Question 3

i see all the withdrawal about metoprolol im about to go crazy will i sstill have them when i switch toamlodipine?

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Tapering: It is advisable to taper off beta blockers like metoprolol to avoid rebound rises in heart rate and other sympathetic nervous system changes. Amlodopine has no beta blocking activity.

Question 4

i have very short runs of svt. cardiology says i can stop beta blocker due to side effects. but when i went from 25 to 12.5mg of metoprolol i had more frequent episodes. doing better after 3 weeks. are the more frequent episodes from withdrawal?

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: This should be discussed with your Cardiologist who knows the source of your problem and other meds your are taking.  Everyone is their own experiment when it comes to medications and the Dr who knows you can give you the best advice. My hunch would be Yes the increase in freq may be related to stepping down the BB.

Question 5

is feeling faint while lying part of toprol (metoprolol) xl withdrawal? i was taking 12.5 mg daily for over a year for pvcs.

Accepted Answer

No: Why did you stop the medication. Need more history. You are best to see your doctor for a complete evaluation for the dizziness

Question 6

ive been having withdrawal symptoms going down to 12.5 of metoprolol. anxious, heart rate goes up sometimes, lack of sleep. people say it cant happen with low dose but i see all over that people have struggled. is withdrawal not common?

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: It is not rare and an individual thing. Sounds like you are one.  My advice on starting meds is to always start low and go slow. On tapering slow is good as well.  Those of Chinese descent may have differences in BB metabolism.  Discuss with your Dr. Other drugs you may be taking can also affect how your body handles BB.  Go to Drugs.com and enter all meds you are on, including OTC, and see.

Question 7

a study done showing cocaine can reduce opiate withdrawal significantly. can you tell me more about this?

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Both addictions: Both are medications with extreme abuse potential, and using Cocaine for opiate withdrawal merely creates a Cocaine and opiate addict. Cocaine is not used clinically for opiate withdrawal.

Question 8

im 8 days off suboxone. i have an endoscopy tomorrow and will be put under using opiates. could 1exposure to opiates send me back into withdrawals?

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Highly unlikely: Highly unlikely.  Never say never – but highly unlikely.
Also: you can usually negotiate with your anesthesiologist whether to have opiates or not.

Question 9

i'm sick with opiate withdrawal what can make me comfortable..

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Withdrawal: You could seek treatment for this - but it really depends on how many days out you are.

Question 10

can you tell me is there an over-the-counter medicine that will help make opiate withdrawals a little easier to go through?

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Withdrawal: A good question: anyone that doesn't have major allergies and is going through this should take some pain reliever that is not an opiate , motrin, naprosyn (naproxen) etc.. Take as directed not just once a day. For stomach cramps you might try chamomile tea. There are number of products to control diarrhea -ask the pharmacist. A lot of warm baths ; rest. Some intensive distraction video etc. Good luck.

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What are the withdrawal symptoms of toprol (metoprolol) xl?

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I see all the withdrawal about metoprolol im about to go crazy will i sstill have them when i switch toamlodipine?

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I have very short runs of svt. cardiology says i can stop beta blocker due to side effects. but when i went from 25 to 12.5mg of metoprolol i had more frequent episodes. doing better after 3 weeks. are the more frequent episodes from withdrawal?

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Is feeling faint while lying part of toprol (metoprolol) xl withdrawal? i was taking 12.5 mg daily for over a year for pvcs.

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Ive been having withdrawal symptoms going down to 12.5 of metoprolol. anxious, heart rate goes up sometimes, lack of sleep. people say it cant happen with low dose but i see all over that people have struggled. is withdrawal not common?

A member asked:

A study done showing cocaine can reduce opiate withdrawal significantly. can you tell me more about this?

A member asked:

Im 8 days off suboxone. i have an endoscopy tomorrow and will be put under using opiates. could 1exposure to opiates send me back into withdrawals?

A member asked:

I'm sick with opiate withdrawal what can make me comfortable..

A member asked:

Can you tell me is there an over-the-counter medicine that will help make opiate withdrawals a little easier to go through?

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