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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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I just got discharged from the hospital today from taking for 3 days Lisinopril HCTZ 12.5 mg which give me high pulse, nausea, dizziness and bad palpations. E.R. kept me in observation for some hours and they kept me for one day. They changed my blood pressure med to metoprolol 25mg, twice a day 12.5 am snd 12.5 pm which was given to me at the hospital and My blood pressure dropped immediately and goodbye palpations!!! So love my new med, no dude effects.

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I have been on Meteprolol and feel like crap. Have had low HR as low as 40 which is bad. I have tried to wean myself off this crap but my heart will start to race. It never did this before so I will have to be on a different med. All these meds are crap and dangerous in my opinion. All have side effects people , just watch the commercials on meds and look at all the side effects they produce. Meteprolol did great for about a year on very low dose now I feel like crap everyday. My BP readings the last 4 or 5 months was from 110/70 to 140/85 on a average. I had a very stressful thing happen in my life and tried to take the bigger dose the doc prescribed which about put me in the hospital . Im going to the doc in 2 weeks and tell him to give me a different med or meds. Hope everyone reads this and finds comfort that its not in your head but what the docs give us. I have been on quite a few meds and many have had one side effect or another. I can relate to many posts on here about this drug. Im getting off it .

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I take metoprolol tartrate (lopressor) due to hypertension and A Fib. My dosage is 100 mg. twice a day. Plus using a bp patch once weekly. Doctor told me that the metoprolol would make me feel tired and it does. I also get light headed or dizzy when arising from a seated position. My bp would fluctuate from 132 to 180 on the top. I was to have a radio frequency ablation on my heart in January. My instruction sheet stated to go off metoprolol three days before the procedure because it controls your heart rate somewhat. I was having this procedure done out of town. The very next day I felt something zip over the top of my head. Checked bp jumped to 200/120 heart rate 100. I had clonidine tab to take in case of emergency. Took one lowered to 120/80 within two hours. Rescheduled procedure for Feburary Monday the 29th. My cardiologists told me when I went off the Metoprolol for the procedure to take Norvasc 10 mg in place of it. Sunday evening before procedure scheduled for 5 am on Monday I had to go to ER with Bp of 180/115 heart rate of 125 because I was in rapid A Fib. Lowered heart rate and bp with Cardizem so I could have procedure done. Two weeks post op I am back on metoprolol plus the Norvasc. Highest bp I have had is 127/85 heart rate stays between 64-68. I am elated over the bp. Two days it stayed around 95/70. No a fib so far. Going off my Multaq (heart rate med) in the middle of April to see if I go into A fib. Without the medication. Keeping my fingers crossed. This was my second heart ablation. First time Dec. 2014. Wishing everyone better health.

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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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I've not taken this medication. However, I had those same symptoms as you. That racey heart, and unstable Blood Pressures. After several yrs of drs saying that its my fault: diet, coffee, panic, etc....i am told its the kidneys regulating blood pressure.I do have chronic kidney disease...BUT no one was telling me this for several yrs. And another issue with racey heart: I am potassium/sodium deficient.(finally put on prescription Potassium and no more racey heart!) Just an idea here, but u could ask for blood work to check on vitamin levels, etc. (I do not know what it's called).

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BP 101/78 PRETTY SCARY WHEN IT'S BEEN ELEVATED THEN STEADY AT ABOUT 129/86...WHAT IS GOING ON HERE? My son was hospitalized about 3 weeks ago with sudden onset of high blood pressure and a heart rate of 115. Upon his release home, he was prescribed this horrible medication- first at 25 mg. once a day then bumped up to 50 mg. the following week ( 25 mg in the morning and 25 mg 12 hours later ). He is 23 years old and has Cerebral Palsy, confined to a wheelchair.
Woke up this morning with beautiful numbers ( 113/76 74 PULSE ) so I called the Dr. to ask if we should cut the meds in half. I know it is dangerous to just stop taking it and he must wean... but I am afraid his blood pressure may drop too low... MD advised to skip morning dose altogether but by noon, his pulse was 113 although his bp was quite normal. Called MD again. Was advised to take half dose to lower heart rate and usual dose tonight. WELL
THIS IS WHERE WE RAN INTO TROUBLE. SYSTOLIC FELL TO 101 for about 2 hours then gradually elevated to 115. NOW I'M TOTALLY FREAKED DAMNED IF I GIVE IT TO HIM TONIGHT FOR FEAR OF IT DROPPING UNDER 100 WHILE HE'S ASLEEP AND DAMNED IF I DON'T BECAUSE THAT MIGHT NOT BE SAFE EITHER! Help anyone?

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I wonder if im the same, been on 25mg for about a
year now, feel like crap every day, and now today i went in and i was reading at 160/108 so i've been
given a new 50mg plan... Is this making it worse?
Most of u that got off sound great! How should i get
Off? What to tell my doc? And hoe to get off thid medine?

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Been taking 50 mg for about 6 months now and I do have anxiety issues. For the past few weeks when I take the lopressor at night I have wierd feelings and anxiety symptoms or almost 3 hours straight. Horrible!!!!!!! I'm headed to doctor now to get off this crap

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This drug is over prescribed, bad side effects

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Yes my FNP just changed my Lisinopril 10 mg to Metoprolol 2 x 25 mg. Day 2 third dose it's as if I didn't take any meds at all. I got on a Doc. Post and Web MD you can safely take both together,however, since I am unable to reach my FNP it's Sunday I am going back to Lisinopril 10 mg. until Monday.

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Please do not start taking that pill it's the worst mistake you could make bad side effects both starting and coming off.

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I've been on metoprol for many years an now my Dr has taken me off it cold Turkey is this not also dangerous! Worried about what may happen to my heart.

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For positive results in a hurry if your blood pressure shoots up get some Hibiscus Tea and keep it on hand. You can drink three cups in 24 hours safely. Hibiscus lowers blood pressure reasonably quick. It tastes delicious with a little honey. It is very bright red in color. It should calm your nerves immediately, safe and effective. My NP changed me to Lisinopril 20 mg. I have not had any problems since.

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Is it hard to really get off this metoprolol tartrate 12.5 mg twice a day for about a month

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Horrible Med!!Take a look at ' Metoprolol Withdrawal ' Thread for more.... we have all been 'had'

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I am having heart problem in 2011 valve replacement done (MVR) (Metal Valve) I am taking tab Acitrom 6/6/4 & Prolomet XL50 mg. now I am having legs swelling what is the reason any side effects of Prolomet XL50.

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What did they replace it with. I take it with tikosyn for afeb.

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I want to get off metropolol tartrate. I have PVC as determined by Holter monitor. I do not feel them. Taking 25 mg . Makes me very tired. And depressed. Dr. Says my dosage is low so there should not be a problem. She says it will probably not stop PVC. Had nuclear stress test no coronary heart disease. Been on it for two months. To stop night pill for one week and day pill for one week then stop.

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Update had ablation February 29. So far I have not had Afib. as of today's date. I am currently on Metoprolol tartrate plus clonidine patch. Been off Multaq since April 15. Feel so much better. Will be fitted with a heart Holter on June 13 to wear for 30 days. If everything turns out well then I will be declared a fib free keeping my fingers crossed and praising God

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Thanks this was helpful. I am scheduled to see a nutritionist.

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