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I have forgot to take my metoprolol now for about a week. would i have had side effects from just not taking it? and if so what would they have been?
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Increased HR & BP: Increased hr & BP would be the expected effects with discontinuation.
Answered 5/18/2019
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HR and BP: Increased hr and BP beginning a few days after stopping and continuing for a week or so.
Answered 5/18/2019
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Depends: On what you are taking it for. If your are taking it to keep your heart rate down the concern is a rebound tachycardia (fast heart rate). Speak with your doctor asap.
Answered 5/18/2019
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