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Is immediate release metoprolol made?

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YES: Metoprolol tartrate is a short acting form and needs to be taken twice daily.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/14/2016

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I'm still working on tapering off metoprolol succinate 25mg. Currently on 12.5 mg once a day. Can I cut down the 12.5 by like a tiny bit like 1/16th every couple of weeks to avoid the side effects? It won't cause the drug to release faster?

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