Flamaest
I wrote this in your other post, but thought you would see it better if I made it separate.

You have given me hope. How long were you on the Toprol and what dose? Did you feel tired on it at all? Did it make you anxious on it or just tapering off. You have many of the symptoms I have ( I think) and I am looking for answers.

This Saturday will be my last day with 1/2 dose of Toprol in my tapering off process. Still not sure if its the evil of all my ills, but I sure hope so. I was fine when I went to 25 mg ( 1/2 dose) but when I went to every other day 1/2 dose I went back to feeling horrible, jittery, not much appetite etc ( PMS??). Yesterday and Today I am a little nauseaus. Not sure what that is about, since its new, could be anxiety realted to figuring out what is wrong with me.

Last week appetite was back, this week its off again. I know it could be anxiety, from Toprol or not. Can you tell me if you had any other symptoms besides heart rate when weaning off Toprol, and what you had if anything on it that has gone away. You did mention anxiety. I hope to get rid of the jitters when I am off of this, if its the cause. Funny thing is that the Dr. said I should not have withdrawl, but I have read from other people that they felt they did have it, besides heart rate. Any information you could provide would be great.

Thanks so much
Sil



[This message has been edited by Sillyme03 (edited 10-16-2003).]

HI when I withdrew I went from 50-25 4 weeks-12.5 4 weeks then stopped it..the longer u draw out the better body adjusts to the levels of medication..

Wow that was a long withdrawal. Longer than I have heard about. I am doing it in 2 weeks. Did your Dr. recommend that long? What kind of problems did you have, if any, on Toprol?

Thanks
Sil

replied to your 1st post.. take a peek.. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

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Thanks, I just wanted a little more detail when you have time if you can.

Thanks
Silvia

Hi..No I drew up my own withdrawal schedule consulting materials from the internet..i withdrew over 2 months..to try to find out what levels my BP were without any medication..I would have made ti shorter if i was moving on to a different medication..

Since i tapered it long enough I did not have any withdrawal symptoms..


after i withdrew completely I was monitoring my Bpp regurlarly I was ok for 3 months then my bp went back to 140-150/90-100.I used to lower readings below 120/80 but I was not sure which reading was real so I went back to 25 mg of Toprol XL which holds it at 115/75 in morning and office BP of 125-130/75-85.