It is a BIG day for me...

[Jafib]

Hey afib family! My doctor has given me the green light to stop metoprolol! I stopped flecainide 3 or 4 weeks ago and asked if he would consider taking me off the metoprolol and blood thinners and he agreed to the metoprolol but recommended I stay on the blood thinners for now. For those that have stopped metoprolol, did you stop all at once or ween off? I am both excited and nervous. I asked for a pill in the pocket fall back but they said to just contact them if I have irregular beats and they will decide then. Wish me luck!!

[Kaz747]

Good luck! Long may you stay in sinus rhythm ❤️❤️❤️

[jeanjeannie50]

How much Metoprolol are you taking daily? I was on 2 x 12.5 and just completely stopped taking it.

Jean

[Jafib in reply to jeanjeannie50]

2x25mg

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Jafib]

It's not as though you're stopping a hefty dose is it. Perhaps for peace of mind, reduce to 12.5 for a few days before stopping completely. I'm guessing that your EP didn't advise what would be best?

Best wishes for an AF free life.

Jean

[Jafib in reply to jeanjeannie50]

I asked the doc about coming off in stages and he said to just stop all at once. Thanks!

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Jafib]

I'd do as he suggests.

[Quilafizz]

Yay!!!!!

[Jafib]

2x25mg

[dave205]

What changed in your condition that prompted your doctor to make this change.

[Jafib in reply to dave205]

Hey Dave. I had an ablation back on December 3rd. Stopped taking Flecainide on March 30th and now stopped the metoprolol yesterday, April 24th.

[Breezera]

Jafib, I would strongly advise you to reduce your metoprolol intake to 12.5 mg twice a day for at least 3-4 weeks before cutting it out completely. Coming off a beta blocker can be a nightmare for many people (can cause anxiety), especially if you've been taking it for a long time. Good luck.

- Richard

[Jafib in reply to Breezera]

The doc told me to just stop completely, which I did and all seems good so far.