What are the affects of not taking metoprolol after a heart attack?
Patient: I had a heart attack several years ago as a result of a kinked arterty causing blockage.  I had a stent put in, and I currently take metoprolol.  I knocked the bottle over and most pills went down the drain.  My insurance won't cover replacing theses pills.  If I stop taking them, what are the likely side effects? Doctor: Hi,Welcome.Metoprolol is a very important drug which keeps the metabolism of heart low by keeping the heart rate low & it prevents future heart attack.Missing a dose or two won't have much effect, but you should start taking it soon.Side effects could be increase in heart rate & bp which puts pressure on the already diseased heart due to previous heart attack.Thanks