What Causes Veins To Show Prominently On Arms After Stopping Metoprolol?

Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2015

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Question : I had to stop taking my Metoprolol for HB pressure and haven't had any since Wednesday night. I can now see my veins in my arms very prodomininately. What now?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get your BP checked.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
You won't see prominent veins in your hands just because you got your blood pressure raised as a result of skipping Metoprolol.
You must be having pre-existing prominent veins , it's just that you have noticed them now.
In any case, you need to get your blood pressure checked. If you have an automated BP check instrument with you at home, just check it and if it's slightly high, take your regular dose of Metoprolol but if in case, it is extremely high, you should report to your doctor.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

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