Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have a moderate ant of pvcs daily. i see a cardiologist. i'm on toprol (metoprolol) 50 mg xl. still having them. am i at an increased risk for v-fib?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Structural disease?: Without structural heart disease PVC is benign and will not generate into vfib. Beside cardiac disease causing PVC there ste other conditions such as electrolyte abnormalities, stress. Sleep deprevation, alcohol, smoking could case pvc. Hope my answer is helpful please let me know if you havd any questions.
Answered 6/10/2014
5.3k views
Higher Than No PVCs: Primary reason v. Arrhythmias: areas of damaged muscle slowing conduction & facilitating re-entry pathways. Primary driver damage: ischemia, loss of sufficient blood supply. Artery ds, known for >7 decades from autopsy, to begin ~age 7. Biggest driver lipoproteins. Thus optimize NMR particle test: LDL ?700 nmol/l, large HDL ?9 µmol/l), hba1c ?5.0 sbp ?120. Coreg cr superior outcomes to toprol (metoprolol) xl.
Answered 11/28/2017
5.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Dr says I have pvc's from ekg, been on metoprolol for months and still feel fast fluttering in chest but sometimes don't match my slow pulse on wrist?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My cardiologist said that my rhythm is normal, just a little fast.I'm going off toprol (metoprolol) and it's been ten days at 102-114 bpm. Is it safe to travel?
4 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
I have an appt. With my cardiologist on tuesday! i just started on toprol (metoprolol) XR & am having a little trouble breathing, can I wait till tues or go to er?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My cardiologist put me on metoprolol ER succinate 50 mg. My primary care doctor doesn't think that I should be on it because of my asthma. Any insight?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
I have a-fib with a rapid resting heart rate. My cardiologist just prescribed 50mg Metoprolol succinate twice a day ( I was taking 25mg/day). I read that the succinate should be taken only once a day.Is it safe to take it twice a day like prescribed?
Good evening and Merry Christmas doctors. I take Losartan 100mg AND Metoprolol ER 100mg. I have been taking both of these medications for several years, but my blood pressure is still high. How can I respectfully get my cardiologist to change my meds?
Cardiologist wants me to take metoprolol ER 1/2 25 mgs daily. Why? Sinus tachy not every nite or day -Blood test/ekg ok holter Minor skip
Can metoprolol taken daily reduce anxiety? Cardiologist said this was possible.
Is feeling faint while lying part of Toprol (metoprolol) XL withdrawal? I was taking 12.5 mg daily for over a year for pvcs.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
