Metoprolol is a beta blocker and helps to lower blood pressure and the heart rate. It is prescribed for angina and to help prevent a heart attack. After taking this drug for several years I have become rather dependent on it. I have a really bad day if I miss my dose. I take 100 mg every morning. Since you have a healthy heart and feel that it wasn't a heart attack I would certainly discuss the use of this drug and I would give this some thought before getting started on it. If there isn't any real need for it stop taking it. Just my 2 cents.
Ally
Thank you for the update. I had never of that before since Troponin is supposedly very specific to the heart tissue... but I guess anything is possible. Be well.
I saw my GP today. I asked him why my Troponin could have elevated. He explained it was probably my esophagus that made them rise. He also explained that the Troponin enzymes can rise for a lot of reasons. Even anxiety can cause it. I guess I will start making sure my esophagus gets better.
Thanks for your help clover43210 and curmudgen.
Metoprolol - It is a beta blocker - generic for Toprol. Just a comment regarding your last post- personally I think it is important to know the names/dosages and reasons for the drugs you take. On several occasions I was asked these questions and the nurse commented how important it is to know that info. I have this info written down with me and in the car just incase I am unable to communicate. IMHO.
I just asked my wife if she remembers which enzyme was elevated. She said it started with a "T", so I presume it was the Tropoinin. They tested for three apparently.
Good idea to get copies of those results. I understand your fear, because although one of the doctors told me he didn't feel my slightly elevated Troponin was anything serious to worry about, another doctor was acting like I was going to croak right there on the spot. Two totally different opinions, so how is one supposed to trust either? Polymyositis can affect the chest muscles... when I was at my worst back a few years ago, I remember feeling chest pain. Curious if you have taken any cholestoral "statin" drugs? I'd be interested in hearing an update when you find out more... be well.