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Heart Rhythm (Expert Forum)
Dr. Stopped toprol cold turkey
Answered by
Michael J. McWilliams, M.D. - atrial fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Arrhythmias (SVT, VT), PVC/PAC, Ablation
Wilmington Health Associates
Wilmington - NC
Questions in the Heart Rhythm forum cover topics that include heart rhythm issues, arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat, implanted defibrillators, pacemakers, and tachycardia.
Dr. Stopped toprol cold turkey
by Colleen290, Mar 08, 2008 01:24PM
I had an SVT in Sep of 2007. Cardiologist started me on Toprol XL. The side effects were awful. After doing a stress test and telling me I had no heart problems, he took me off of it cold turkey. I was off of it for 48 hours and the whole time my blood pressure was high and pulse never went below 120. I went to My family physician and he was very concerned about my blood pressure which was 162/106 at the time of my visit with a heart rate of 129. He put me on Cardizem CD 180mg ER once a day at bedtime. I have taken two doses. My blood pressure is already coming down, but my pulse rate isn't thus far. I know it takes 7 to 10 days for the Cardizem to reach full affect, but I am wondering if the problem is the Toprol is still in my system.
I took the Toprol for six months. How long does it take for the Toprol to totally leave my system? I have looked everywhere and can't find out anything.
I took the Toprol for six months. How long does it take for the Toprol to totally leave my system? I have looked everywhere and can't find out anything.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J. McWilliams, M.D., Mar 08, 2008 07:25PM
, Mar 08, 2008 07:25PM
The Toprol would be out of your system in about 3-4 days. Toprol does not cause fast heart rates, it actually decreases heart rates. There is still a lot of room to increase the cardizem CD to help decrease your heart rate.k
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
Member Comments (2)
by heart2, Mar 29, 2008 08:18AM
To: Michael J. McWilliams, M.D.
I thought Beta Blockers were not supposed to be stopped "cold turkey". Why would a doctor do that?
