Today is my ninth day coming off Toprol (had been on 25 mg for 2 ...

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Posted at 12:33 PM on Dec 02, 2007 by vanessa74, #25386

Today is my ninth day coming off Toprol (had been on 25 mg for 2 1/2 years, then 50mg for 1 1/2 years) - today is the first day that the Dr. does not want me to take any Toprol. It has been SO DIFFICULT... Extreme chest tightness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, headaches. She has me switching over to Diovan (80 mg) which I have been taking for 7 days now. I want to believe that everything I am feeling is from the Toprol Withdrawal and not NEW side effects from the Diovan - but I am scared. I feel really awful, I have no energy. I lay in bed waiting for the bad feelings to pass and they do not. I have lost 7 pounds in the past (2) weeks. Not sure if it is from going off the Toprol - or just not feeling that well. This website has been my only source of sanity and peace. Anyone else gone off this and can tell me what to expect? THANK YOU!

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Reply about 1 year ago on Dec 02, 2007 by johhnyst, #3221

Taking Toprol for so long and then coming off of it can be quite difficult. I tried it a few times and felt the same way that you are now. Because Toprol regulates the Heart, you will have palpitations. My doctor monitored my palpitations twice a week when I came off of Toprol for good. I am glad to not have to take it! I also Now take Diovan, and had the tired/lazy feeling when I first started. Give it time, drink plenty of water. I feel great! Blood pressure is fine. 143/ 68. Not bad..I am white male, 215lbs. I take 160 mg once a day in the morning. Maybe you need a different dose? Also, if you are taking Diovan/HCT expect some water weight loss. Good luck!

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Reply about 1 year ago on Dec 03, 2007 by eubysgirl, #3225

thanks for the help--i will talk to my md about this--same sx trying to come off this drug.

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