Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am taking Metoprolol for CHF. My usual heart rate is 60 to 65 BPM, but tonight it is between 90 and 95 BPM. Can I take an extra dose of Metoprolol to control my heart rate?
Please advise.
Hello,
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First, sit comfortably for five to 10 minutes, calm yourself, and then recheck your pulse rate. A heart rate in the range of 90 to 95 bpm is not immediately life-threatening if there are no symptoms. However, taking an extra dose of Metoprolol may lower your blood pressure as well. If your blood pressure is on the higher side and your pulse rate remains in that range, you can consider taking the extra dose. Since this is not an emergency, it is better to wait, get yourself checked, and then adjust the dose if necessary.
I hope this helps.
Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions.
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Answered byDr. Sagar Ramesh Makode
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