Metoprolol Withdrawal (Page 59)
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i've been taking metoprolol for several years as partial treatment for high blood pressure. through diet and exercise, i've lowered my BP to the point my doctor says drop the metoprolol.

i did, 3 days ago, and i'm soooo tired, dizzy, irritable, and my vision is blurred.

is this withdrawal? how long will it last?

i remember starting this medication was terrible to get used to. it appears that stopping it is just as bad.

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Thanks JR, I'm def going to get checked and also go back to cardiologest. I never had anxiety before taking this crap so I'm not sure what it is, I'm going to look it up. How are you feeling lately? Better I hope

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Monique me too everything checks out but I feel wired also I find my self checking the signs multiple times a day I feel nuts thanks for the imput. How are you doing? Any better?

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Yes I hate the throat thing,but I always check all my signs my oxygen levels and rates are normal it just feels Wierd

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Hi Norma,

Yes you will get the feeling like your throat is closing up..happens to me all the time. Like everyone has said it can be a very long hard process but the bad stretches do get shorter and the good get longer. The worst of it is when u feel good or normal for awhile and then bam get hit with a bad stretch, it just plain sucks. However know it will not last forever and keep fighting through it...it will get better. Prayers for all.

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Norma , your daughter may be right anxiety has alot of physical symptoms. Its makes you think you have everything. I do recommend getting check in case its allergies or a virus. Its already hard enough to deal with this by itself just imagine adding allergies or a cold to it.

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anyone having the feeling like you have something stuck in your throat, breathing issues? This is driving me crazy my daughter thinks it's anxiety I don't know I sometimes feel anxious read somewhere this causes nerve damage idk

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I still have muscle twitches and been off for 6 mo. My good days are lasting longer as well but still having problems. Still have some dizziness and light headedness going on. Hang in there!! It is definitely 1 HOUR at a time!

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Your Doctor should of given you something else to replace your BP meds. Call him and tell him what's going on, don't mess with your blood pressure meds.

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I swear I don't know what If I wouldn't of done without you guys on here!!Thanks to All!

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One day, one hour at a time. The good stretches get better and last longer, and the bad stretches go away faster as you go along. The bad will ALWAYS surprise you after feeling better for awhile. I have found potassium citrate to be a godsend for twitchiness and tingling etc. I take 400-500 mg at a time every 6 hrs or so, and an extra dose when that weirdness starts, it really helps. I also start the day with 2 cans of lo sodium V8 which gives me @,1400 mg . Daily minimum is 4K mg, most of us get no where NEAR that amount. Keep the Faith Folks!

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yes I canceled my docs appointment as well with the same fear,I just pray it a all be over soon for all of us,it's so unfair !

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Hey cjj88 , and everyone else. Hope yall are doing better. Its a slow process and don't feel rushed this is going to feel like its overwhelming from time to time . Just remember everyone is different. I am still not better but pulling thru everyday. Just remember one day at a time.

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Hi Monique hope your doing well. I haven't had any twitching but I have had some weird things like my palms feeling tingly. I had a couple bad days with the breathing and anxiety I'm over a month off and still feeling bad, I'm so worried to the point of being depressed, I cancelled my doctor appointment in fear of being put on something else that's not going to agree with my body

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Hello guys,how is everyone doing on here,I see no updates lately,I've got a new thing and it's like twitching of the muscles in my body started in my arm now my right leg,doesn't hurt but feels very Wierd,have anyone had this also,and if so how long did it last,and what did u do,I've also being doing accupuncture lately it's seems to be helping for the Anxiety also,and lots of prayer too! :)

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Cassie, we hope not either. Don't give up hope, take it one day at a time. We are all here for you.

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I took metroprolol for a year and a half. 25mg for a year and the dosage was increased to 50mg for 6 months. After losing 70lbs with diet and exercise I started experiencing dizziness when standing. I was also sweating excessively when working out. After expressing my concerns to my doctor, he told me to cut back to 25mg again. I did so for a week while monitoring my blood pressure and heart rate. With improved numbers I was told I could stop taking the drug. Since coming off I have felt extremely fatigued and experience headaches daily. I did not have any adverse reactions while taking the drug, on the contrary I believe it helped my anxiety, it lowered my blood pressure and heart rate and I didn't experience headaches nearly as often as I had previously. After reading most of the posts on this blog, I am hoping that I will not have to wait months or even years to stop feeling so tired.

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Hello Norma yes ur right in waves,thanks for the response,and I do feel so much better when I read this forum and speak with people who truly understand

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Monique I so understand what your going thru! I'm going on week 4, everyone tells me also that it shouldn't be in my system, I was furious with my husband who said its in my Head! It's so depressing I have felt a little better the last couple of days but it comes in waves, I find this forum very helpful to know I'm not crazy! I hope you feel better soon!

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Thanks ,yeah it's on and off today my limbs feel weak,I'm trying to stay strong, and yes I'm praying for us all on here!!

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Hey Monique,

Hang in there, the first 3 months are the worst but like Lauren said you WILL get better. I am almost 6 months off and still get hit with symptoms but they are very slowly getting weaker when they do hit. My good weeks are getting longer which is what you have to look forward too! How are u JR? Prayers for all

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