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Prescribed metoprolol er (beta blocker)? only 12.5 mg daily. is this safe? can this cause bradycardia or cardiac arrest/heart attack or anything?

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This is a safe: Medication and you are on the lowest dose.

Answered 6/23/2013

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Safe: That is a low dose. It can cause a slowing of the heart rate, which can be dramatic and cause symptoms in some individuals. Arrest is rare. You should have your heart rate and ECG checked initially to make sure you are ok on your current dose.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 8/8/2014

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Prescribed metoprolol er (beta blocker)? only 12.5 mg daily. is this safe? can this cause bradycardia or cardiac arrest/heart attack or anything?

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