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What is the purpose of metroprolol 4 vasovagal if not for lowering bp or hr? mine normally runs low to normal. prescribed 25 mg half morning half nigh

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Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Syncope treatment: it is a commonly used medication in vasovagal syncope, but indeed several studies showed that it is not very effective.

Answered 7/3/2015

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A member asked:

What is the purpose of metroprolol 4 vasovagal if not for lowering bp or hr? mine normally runs low to normal. prescribed 25 mg half morning half nigh

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

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