Metoprolol Side Effects (Page 3)

I started Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg being one tab every 12 hours. I was in the hospital with a blood pressure of 200/130, sometimes higher with a high pulse and irregular heartbeat. I experienced tightening in chest, slight difficulity in breathing, and extreme variables in my pressures. Most of the time they are in the normal range, but occasionally my systolic has dropped under 100 and my diastolic was 58. I am monitoring my foods and am also taking Ativan twice daily. I am terrified. Anybody else have these variables in pressures? I have only been on the medicines for four weeks now. I have had diabetes and thyroid neg testing. I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder??? Never heard of it before. All my family including five siblings have high blood pressure as well.

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So you went off this, but what did the Dr. Put you on? Your hair stopped falling out?
I need to find one... Thanks, Tina

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Deanna, I had a radio frequency ablation. Feb. 29th. This was my second ablation. I have paryoxmal A-Fib. With A-Fib you have electrical impulses that are running erratic across your heart causing the palpitations. They go in to both sides of your groin with a catheter the tool burns those erratic electrical impulses and causes scarring to keep the electrical impulses away. I saw a video it was very interesting. They have all sorts of computers sat up and medical personnel are watching as the electrical physiologist does the burning. The first time I had an ablation. He hit over 49 spots. Told me I had lit up like fireworks. Sometimes it does not work completely the first time. My physiologist had a 85% success rate. First one did make my symptoms not as bad. I decided I was going for the second one. I waited a year. So far I have not had any palpitations almost four month out. Currently wearing heart holter for past two weeks. Only two weeks to go. If no episodes will declare me A Fib free. You will have what they call fluttering after the procedure for a couple of month. My flutters last two or three minutes and were gone. I have had A Fib for five years. I had to plan our family vacations around it. Looking for a hospital wherever we went in case of emergency. Be out having a good time and have an episode and have to go back to the hotel . I was tired of the whole thing . My cardiologist told me to watch my diet. You could get rid of A Fib by this procedure but if you gained an extensive amount of weight it could come back. That was enough for me. I am a big gal of 270. I am trying to reduce down. I hit 259 this morning. I have age against me too. I am 66 so it is slow going but I am determined. Hope all goes well in your journey. The ablation procedure I watched was at the Mayo Clinic. Watch one or two of those to help you make your decision. Hooe this info helped you. Health and happiness to you.

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Hi my husband was put on Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg twice aday for one month after his follow-up was given a new prescription since it helped, well almost a month later had to go back to the doctors for another follow-up and found out that he was given the wrong dosage (from 25mg twice a day to 100mg twice a day) and ill just say he was having many serious side effects and my question is could there be lasting damage and if so what kind

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I was put on same med , all docs argued with me , I am a nurse , finally I decided no more took myself off metoprolol, and started lisinopril , mom and dad both on it , after 6 months of being a zombie I have zero joint pain, I can breath , I am awake, trust your instincts! Get a doc who listens , I did stress test , it is hard to do on the metoprolol, and they found nothing wrong! Good luck , it is hard to find the right med, but metoprolol is awful,

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After being on Metoprolol 25mg I have experienced severe weakness; like to the point of having difficulty standing up. Is this common?

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Thank you for the important message my husband is taking it and he's always tired and his joints hurt him so he's taking mg

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I also have genetic or primary high blood pressure, there's many reasons for blood pressure fluctuations, not the least of which could be you are on the wrong medication. Before coming to this conclusion, though, I have to ask: do you take your B/P the same way everyday? In other words, the same time of day, in the same position (sitting laying down etc) on the same arm?you should be in a relaxed state. If you have recently exercised you should have rested for at least 15 minutes and always use same arm. It's actually recommended that you do both arms. Try this for 2 wks and if still having great fluctuations take the record (you should be keeping) to your MD.

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Yes, I had seizure like episodes, passed out and hit the floor twice. My doctor took me off Metoprolol completely. Feeling better since off for about a week. Little side effects of racing heart and nausea and stomach pains. Not feeling of faintness.

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Have been on Metoprolol 100 Mg. Twice a day for several months , plus Clonidine O.1 Mg. Twice a day than the Dr. added Lisinopril 40 mg. Once a day ! Had To Go To Emergence yesterday with a heart problem . The Dr claimed she had not given me all these drugs ! But her name is on the bottles. Tonight I Am Having Shortness Of Breath And Have Been Having Problems Sleeping For Months ! Please Give Some Advice !

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Yes ! Went To Hospital ! All Test Came Back Good On My Heart ! Was Released ! Spoke With My Dr. She Said That She Had Never Given Me These Three Drugs ! (Metoprolol Tart. 100 mg.twice a day .also Lisinopril 40mg. Once a day. Clonidine 0.1 mg twice a day . Sight effects from all these drugs are 1. hair coming out ,middle of night awake with shortness of breath and my chest feels hot,cannot sleep, for months awake up around two thirty or thee up the rest of night . feel so tired all the day.

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I couldn't remember if I took my Metoprolol Succinate 25mg, so I went and took a half, but if I did take the pill will I be ok? Should I be worrying?

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I am now on losartan 50mg twice a day and chlorthalidone 25 mg once a day. I get tired sometimes but not as bad. My hair is slowly recovering, my nails are strong again and no dizzy spinning.

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After surgery a few years ago. The doctor put me on 25mg dose 2xs daily of metoprololol for afib. I've not been tested since with all the side effects and then some. I was thinking all my issues were from chemo 2 1/2 years ago. Could I be over dosed on the metoprolol? Thank you

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Re: Julie (# 20)

I did not get accustomed to it.Same dosing as you.
Similar hr and bp. Been off 3 days after taperfor 2 weeks.
Feel better but hr and bp are high. Concerned about withdrawal but plan to stick with it. Drug made me pretty dull and unwilling to do things.
Hope to get my life back.I am 75 and like to care for my horses .Have not had heart attack,but have heart valve prolapse.
I would never go on this drug again.I am nervous regarding my current withdrawal symptoms.

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I started on Metoporol about two weeks ago have had some funny symptoms such as rapid heart rate dizzy etc... I had been on atenolol for eight years there appears to be a shortage so put me on the Metoporol abruptly.. Now leading up to the episode that happened today I was walking up a steep hill when suddenly I couldn't breathe and heart rate was rapid and fast along with papations thought I would pass out!!!

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I want to know more about the possible side effects of Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg (white tablet marked with C73), because this medication was prescribed for my heart and high blood pressure.

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Re: olive (# 8)

I was always tired and like to be active. Life was not much fun, dull. I told my doc I wanted off after 1 plus years. Off now and feel great/normal for me. No Metropolol for me.

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I did for years and every test possible. Finally figured out I have reactions to carrageenan and stuff in dairy along with low vitamins from not being able to eat good. I have to buy horizon organics dairy. They've taken carrageenan out of most their organic products. Also not enough water in me most of the time.

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Re: Elvis LVR (# 41)

I am now on losarten 50 mg twice a day, lasix 20mg twice a day, and clonidine 1mg half tablet at bedtime. I started rogaine for the hair loss. I take the clonidine twice if I need it. it helps with high BP and headaches And anxiety I only take it if I need to. no dizziness. metorolol will remove your hair from your body trust me! And it will make you dizzy and spacey. it is a last resort in my experience.

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Hi! I'm most definitely in the same boat as you. Been on only for 4mths now but my BP is all over the place but recently has been staying high, like 149/90 then dropping back down to normal 123/82 area.. weird. It use to be alot lower and consistent. My he is also up to about 70-79 which is ok but before it use to stay around 64-69.. I take it for BP and svt. I've been to the ER a couple days ago due to fast HR tachycardia (120) and bad panic attack but I take Ativan also! It really feels like the metoprolol is not working anymore and I can't go up on dose because I get EXTREMELY tired and fatigue.. I can't even walk up a flight of stairs without my heart racing now. Is this all due to the metoprolol? I'm very worried and scared. My anxiety is very high for the passed week because of my heart rate picking up at times for really no reason. I'm in shape and eat totally healthy.

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