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Pharmacists please report

Anonymous Mon 29 Nov 19:37:22 2021 No.13904318 View Reply Original Report

Quoted By: >>13904408 >>13904419

I am on 25mg metoprolol extended release, taken once daily. I’ve been on this dose for roughly 8 years. Considering this is a light dose, can I quit cold turkey or do I need to slowly taper off? I’m taking it for POTS of which I don’t even think I have anymore. Just don’t wanna be on medication for the rest of my life like some oldass man

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 29 Nov 2021 20:10:54 No.13904408 Report

Quoted By: >>13904419

>>13904318
You can quit cold turkey, but I would consult doctor first and maybe get some lab values. Taking medication for the rest of your life "like some oldass man" is a retarded reason to stop your medication though in my opinion as you'd be surprised how many people take meds that don't look like they do.

Also, you may be inadvertantly shortening your lifespan by adding more stress to your cardiovascular system. I get that POTS isn't really that severe, but if you have other cardiovascular risk factors (like you're a fatass who eats like shit), you're doing more harm than good.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 29 Nov 2021 20:13:59 No.13904419 Report

Quoted By: >>13905028

>>13904408
>>13904318
Basically, tl;dr go see your doctor/actual pharmacist and ask about trialing a discontinuation of the medication.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 29 Nov 2021 23:20:07 No.13905028 Report

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>>13904419
Thanks fren

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