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Weaning off Metoprolol 12.5mg

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simone03938
simone03938

Hi there,

Im just wondering if anyone has been on Metoprolol 12.5mg for anxiety and was able to wean off it?

I have just stopped taking it about 6 days ago and i'm having some terrible effects like high pulse rate, severe anxiety, palpitations even just to talk on the phone and elevated blood pressure. I did speak with my doctor about stopping and he said it would be ok to stop right away because 12.5mg was a very low dose.

If there is anyone who has a similar experience using Metoprolol for anxiety can give their experience when they stopped Metoprolol, how long did the withdrawl symptoms last, how were you able to control anxiety and rapid heartbeat.

Any suggestions would be useful this is really a rough experience!

Thanks

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  • danni1201
    danni1201 simone03938

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    im sorry you are going through this.

    i was taking 25mg xl once a day for 3 weeks before i started weaning off due to the side effects that i experienced

    Nauseous

    High blood pressure

    Light sensitivity

    Halo around lights

    Loss of weight

    Migraines

    Tension in neck

    Jaw pain

    Ear congestion

    Sinus pressure

    Floaters in eyes

    Dizziness lightheaded

    Extreme fatigue / weakness

    Depression

    Anxiety

    Muscle soreness / weakness

    Lack of appetite

    Hair loss

    Blurred vision

    Decreased sex drive

    Tingling in hands feet arms and legs

    Electric like current in head

    Low energy

    Dry mouth

    Dry eye

    Ringing in ears

    Brain fog / confusion

    Decreased urine out put

    Chest pain

    its been 8 weeks since my last dose and i still dont feel 100% but i do feel a lot better than i did. the first 4-6 weeks were very rough i had a lot of anxiety my heart would race from even just walking.

    i just got done wearing a holter monitor for 2 weeks because they were concerned about me being tachycardiac. i go tuesday to the cardiologist tuesday for those results.

    i stayed in bed a lot during those 4-6 weeks watched a lot of tv and would read book if my concentration would allow it.

    ive read that i can take 3-4 months before feeling normal again there is a great forum on here by Tee that i have followed for the past 2 months whoch jonestly has been my saving grace, it made me feel like i wasnt crazy and i wasnt the onlt one going through this terrible experience

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