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A 59-year-old male asked:

I have been physician advised that i can discontinue toprol (metoprolol) xl 200 mg. due to side effects without titrating down. lisinopril will be added now. hmm?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger
53 years experience
Toprol (metoprolol): If you are having side effects from topol then the plan is reasonable. The lido optic will help minimize change of BP bump from the drug withdrawal.
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