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A member asked:
Should i be taking metoprolol tart 25..1/2 a pill 2 times a day when i have mild copd/ipf?
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More info needed: Metoprolol is commonly used to treat many conditions. One should be weighing the benefits against the risks of any and all therapies. Knowing your pulmonary status and other diagnoses and other medications is essential in order to answer your question appropriately.
Answered 10/24/2015
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Maybe, maybe not.: Generally speaking we don't use medications like Metoprolol (beta-blocker) in patients with COPD. In your case, individual circumstances may deem otherwise.
Answered 10/24/2015
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See below: beta blockers, such as Metoprolol, will not affect IPF. There is some thought that they affect COPD. We were taught in residency to not give beta blockers to COPD patients. However, during fellowship, we learned that there really isn't much danger. I see people every day with COPD on beta blockers and haven't really ever had a problem.
Answered 6/14/2017
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