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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: April 22, 2016

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Barry Kanick added photos to a journal post
1 week ago (July 4, 2026)
A question for everyone; Tomorrow on July 5th, I get to celebrate my (10) year Anniversary whereas I purposely selected the Edwards LifeSciences Perimount Magna Ease 3300TFX Bovine Tissue valve on July 5th,2016 as a very active 56yr old guy. On April 15th,2025 as a very active 65 yr old... Read more.
I take metropolol. It turned me into a babe magnet. Not really but it sounds good.
I’ve never been on Metoprolol but I’ve been on Carvedilol for a couple years without problem. Pre-surgery I was on 3.125mg 2x/day Dialing in my dosage post-surgery was a process. I got down from 50mg 2x a day to 12.5mg 2x a day.
I’ll add that it’s important to talk to your doctors about dosages and side effects. Side effects can worsen over time I was on 25mg of methotrexate 1x a week for my arthritis. It eventually made it difficult for me to function three days a week. They cut me down... Read more.
I agree to a point. Not always sure doctors are aware of the side effects or the interactions between drugs. My doctor likes the term “ its well tolerated” i always say “ by who”
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8 years ago (March 20, 2018)
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8 years ago (March 20, 2018)

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