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A member asked:
Would you ever be on metoprolol just to control bp? i heard it is used to prevent afib? or heart rate control? why would someone be on this med?
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Yes, no, maybe, more: Metoprolol is one of the beta-blockers. It has been shown to lower blood pressure and lower risk of heart attacks. Check out this link for more information: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682864.html
Answered 12/31/2015
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