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Old 12-11-2008, 03:32 PM
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Post beta blockers...

beta blockers are no longer used as first line interventions for blood pressure. Your dose is small.
I cannot find neuropathy links for metoprolol, but there are other long term things that are linked to its use, including increasing lipids..for which you are taking Crestor.
So consider discussing with your doctor another method of lowering blood pressure.
It is counter productive to take a drug that raises cholestrol!

Cold extremities often occur with beta blockers, and this reduces oxygen and nutrients to the hands and feet, and over time can affect nerves. The drug itself is less likely a culprit, but it may be acting on your normal circulation in a negative way.

Statins on the other hand poison the mitochondrial system.
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