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I was dealing with anxiety and my bp raised also my heart rate.i was prescribed metoprolol,but my bp is back to normal.less anxie,should i stop meds?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not without: Discussing this with your prescribing doctor. The medicines helped you , they are keeping your symptoms in check. So whether you can manage your symptoms now without the meds is a topic of discussion for you and your doctor.

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Answered 5/23/2015

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A member asked:

I was dealing with anxiety and my bp raised also my heart rate.i was prescribed metoprolol,but my bp is back to normal.less anxie,should i stop meds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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