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What is the benefit of taking metoprolol for hbp and fast heart rate at night or in the morning?

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Dr. Rakesh Lattupalli answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Twice a day: Metoprolol may be taken twice a day unless it is an long acting form.

Dr Hill agreed

Answered 11/19/2012

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I've had afib for 13yrs the concerning current worries- my memory loss, heart rate very fast, with use of cardizem 240mg and toprol (metoprolol). 106?

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