My workout heart rate was in the high 120's to low 130s while working out, I am on metoprolol 25mg, now it is in the high 130s to mid 140s same dosage and same work out. Even my resting heart rate seems a little high for being on this med. Do I need more? Also, it seems that it takes an awful long time in the day before I see my heart rate lower. I take the pill between 6,00 and 6,30 am sometimes the heart rate does not get lower until evening. It is not lower when I work out around 10 am, it should not take that long for the med to kick in. What to do?
2007-04-13 07:54:21 · 7 answers · asked by Marco and Joan C 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Your heart rate will be high when you work out. This because the heart works hard and fast. What you have to check out is what is your heart rate when you are at rest. The normal heart rate is from 60-100 beats per minute while you are resting. Anything more than a 100 is tachycardia.
And once you have taken your tablet in the AM it is just normal for your heart rate to go down in the evening. Just relax and don't dwell too much about your heart rate. At least you do work out and in time you will get back to a normal rate.
2007-04-13 08:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by lilcutie98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Metoprolol Heart Rate
2016-11-12 02:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the good doctor said above, I wouldn't venture a guess. Generally speaking - there are exceptions - a prescriber would not prescribe metoprolol at 25mg with the intention of reducing heart rate.
Metoprolol is a twice a day medication, so if the intention was to have the medication on board 24 hours per day, then it should be taken every 12 hours.
From your question it is unclear WHY you need you heart rate to be lower. It seems appropriately normal. I would suggest you discuss the matter with the prescribing medical provider
I would suggest that you NOT adjust the medication on your own OR even more importantly, take someone else's prescription.
Good luck.
2007-04-13 12:51:16 · answer #3 · answered by c_schumacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am NOT a doctor, and you should see one for medical advice...
But this drug is for blood pressure, not necessarilly heart rate. A "workout" heart rate of 120-130 is not bad at all. If your resting heart rate is that high, you probably need to see a doctor very soon.
2007-04-13 08:04:33 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Regarding increasing or decreasing an hypertensive medication it NEVER advisable to query on the net, the best solution is go to your cardiologist or physician and discuss the status of your problem, and he will help you out.
Atleast I won't give any recommendation without seeing/proper history and allied test/s if necessary, regarding increasing or decreasing the dosage.
2007-04-13 08:12:53 · answer #5 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not a question for the Yahoos on Yahoo, call your Doctor when it concerns medications. Or at least your pharmacist.
2007-04-13 15:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
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2016-05-05 17:20:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋