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Why dont u give metoprolol if u have hr under 60? i have low resting hr but a nervsyst. that makes hr and bloodpressure react extreme with actvity!!!
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Side effects: If your heart rate falls too low it can lead to fainting. Metoprolol is usually reserved for people who have heart issues that need a stable heart rate.
Answered 9/26/2016
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Beta blocker: normal heart rate is 60-100 bpm. Metoprolol would loer heart rate under 60 and could cause side effects.
Answered 7/5/2014
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