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A member asked:

Generally, would someone need to slowly titrate down from 200 to 100 mg. toprol (metoprolol) xl?

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Yes: It is generally advisable to reduce doses gradually over 1 - 2 weeks before discontinuing to reduce/avoid rebound hypertension/ heart problems. Please work with your doctor for a safe discontinuation of toprol (metoprolol) particularly if you have been on it for a long time for hypertension treatment. Report any irregular heart beats, increase anxiety/ dizziness/fainting when discontinuing toprol (metoprolol). Take care.

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Answered 8/13/2016

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