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Im on metoprolol tartrate 12.5 mg once a day and doctor wants me back on sertraline 25mg a day for anxiety. im worried about the risk of bradycardia as read on medication interactions. should this be a problem with such low dosages?

Q: im on metoprolol tartrate 12.5 mg once a day and doctor wants me back on sertraline 25mg a day for anxiety. im worried about the risk of bradycardia as read on medication interactions. should this be a problem with such low dosages?

: Sertraline can increase the effect of metoprolol but you are taking a minimal dose of metoprolol so I think you can take both medications together. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Sertraline can increase the effect of metoprolol but you are taking a minimal dose of metoprolol so I think you can take both medications together. Take care.

Answered 10/2/2023

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A member asked:

Im on metoprolol tartrate 12.5 mg once a day and doctor wants me back on sertraline 25mg a day for anxiety. im worried about the risk of bradycardia as read on medication interactions. should this be a problem with such low dosages?

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