I've been noticing that every time I lie down, whether it's during the day or night, my chest feels really tight and it makes me super uncomfortable. I always end up having to sit up just to feel a bit better. What could be causing this and should I be worried?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Thats orthopnea,there might be underlying Cardiac disease ,visit Cardiologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Yes, you can take Metoprolol Succinate 25 mg (brand name: Toprol XL) twice daily as a substitute for Metoprolol Tartrate 50 mg. Just ensure to follow the prescribed dosage and frequency as directed by your healthcare provider.

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I'm 22 and I've been dealing with some blood pressure issues. I was on propranolol, but it didn't seem to help much, so my doctor switched me to telmisartan and metoprolol. I'm a bit concerned about switching meds so quicklycan stopping one and starting another suddenly cause problems? Also, since I'm pretty young, are these medications going to have any negative effects on me? I think my BP might be more of a "white coat" issue than a constant problem. What do you think?

Yes you can take it ,follow your doctors advice

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