What Are The Repercussions Of Overdosing On Metoprolol?

Posted on Thu, 28 Apr 2016

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Question : I have accidentally taken 2 100 mg tablets of metopropol instead of one for a week. How do I go back to one a day.

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Depends on hemodynamic parameters

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

It depends on your blood pressure and pulse. If blood pressure is within 110/70 and 130/80 and pulse 55-70 bpm, then there is no need to go back to the previews dose. If you have low blood pressure and/or pulse or complaints, such as dizziness, then you should try to downtitrate your metoprolol, with 25 mg steps a week.

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