Are There Any Interactions Between Metoprolol And Beer?

Posted on Wed, 17 Aug 2016

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Question : I was just prescribed metropolol succinate 25 mg for Psvt. I do not believe i have ever been diagnosed with HBP. My doctor knows that i like to drink but has not given me any advice regardig same and i was surprised with the scrip in general given a largely normal echo. What is the interaction between metropolol and beer

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that there is little alcohol in the beer.

From the other hand metoprolol does not interact with alcohol.

You should take into consideration that alcohol can act as a central nervous system activator, thus leading to tachycardia. So, it can trigger PSVT.

That is why I would recommend avoiding taking large amounts of alcohol.

Anyway, you can allow yourself a beer time after time, as it has a small amount of alcohol inside.

I would also recommend avoiding coffee and energy drinks, as they can trigger PSVT.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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