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Hi i am taking metoprolol to slow down my heart rate because it was racing 150 i am wondering is it safe for me to take when my heart rate is at 58?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pulse range: I do not have all the details. What is the dose of metoprolol? We give a range below which not to take. 58 is borderline. Call your doctor about it.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Hi i am taking metoprolol to slow down my heart rate because it was racing 150 i am wondering is it safe for me to take when my heart rate is at 58?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

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