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What is optimum schedule for weaning off toprol (metoprolol)?

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STOP IT: Toprol, brand metoprolol, is one of the medications with a long half-life that wean themselves. Unless you are on an unusually high dose, over 200mg daily, you can just stop it.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 2/5/2020

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