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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Going off Toprol XL
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Going off Toprol XL
by Wendy, Dec 03, 1999 12:00AM
After taking Toprol XL 50 for ten months, my doctor has said that I can wean myself off it gradually over a few weeks. He's suggested breaking the pills in half, taking only a half each day instead of a whole one. I know that these pills are time released and I am wondering if breaking them in half defeats the time release action and if this is an appropriate way of getting half dosage. Your thoughts would be appreciated. By the way, I also take Norvasc for coronary spasm and I'm staying on that medication indefinitely.
Wendy
Wendy
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