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Highlights for metoprolol
Take this medication by mouth with or right after a meal as directed by your doctor, usually 1 to 3 times a day
Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew
Minimize your intake of refined carbs, red meat and sweetened drinks if you're taking beta-blockers
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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects
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Metoprolol is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control
If you have been monitoring your exercise based on your heart rate, you will notice that your peak heart rate during exercise is lower when you are taking metoprolol
Non-selective beta blockers, such as propranolol, are sometimes associated with hyperkalemia and many non-selective ones do have hyperkalemia listed as a possible
Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely
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Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely
Metoprolol is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly
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This blood-pressure lowering effect with low carb nutrition can This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication
Eat well – eating a healthy, balanced diet can help if you have high blood pressure or a heart problem
7 g per day