A 17-year-old male asked:
does propranolol or toprol (metoprolol) xr shorten life in patients with tachycardia? i'm 18 and on toprol (metoprolol). doc wants me on propranolol now
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Dr. Lonna Larsh answered
30 years experience Family Medicine
NO: Neither shorten life if taken as directed. Toprol (metoprolol) and propanolol are quite similar medications. You should have no problem switching from one to the other.
Answered on Dec 18, 2014
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