I am on Metoprolol Tartrate (generic for Lopressor) 25 mg twice a day, and the highest hart rate I have had is about 110 bpm. Before my hart attack I got into the 160's frequently. I will be glad when I can get off of this drug as well as Clopidogrel (Plavix) 75 mg once a day. My doc and a friend's doc who was also on on Metoprolol both say that the effect of Metoprolol after one year is negligible and no longer worth the risk of taking it. My friend's old doc had him on this drug for 6+ years. He said when he got off his riding really improve and he lost 15 pounds in a couple of months.

You might want to discuss this with your doc and see what he says. If you are not happy, please seek a second opinion.

I am not sure if I could over train; but I have real strong days and not strong days for the next couple of rides. I am still learning how to go about increasing the length and intensity of my rides. It has only been a week since the doc gave me the go ahead to start pushing it. Now if my knees would not hinder me I hopefully could learn more.

Does anyone else have experience with this drug?

Thanks,
Wayne