Metoprolol And Anxiety
UpdatedI have been taking metoprolol tar 25 mg twice a day for years. I have had 2 open heart surgeries 10 yrs apart, diagnosis coronary artery disease and hypertension. Also take lopressure 10 mg daily and imdur 120mg twice daily for angina. My Bp skyrocketed to 210 over 108 about 3 weeks ago was admitted to hospital to bring it down. Dr added added losartan 100mg daily upon discharge. Bp is better but still running high. Had Dr apt today and was told to increase metoprolol from 25mg twice a day to 50mg twice a day. Told me to let him know if I felt funny, and that it slows heart rate. Well now im all freaked out i already suffer anxiety attacks and this worries me. Am I overreacting? Anybody?
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Lopressor and Metoprolol are the same thing, Lopressor is just a brand name for Metoprolol. However, it is not available in 10mgs, so are you sure that is the correct name of the other medication you take?
As to upping the dosage, it would be far safer to follow your doctor's instructions, since letting your blood pressure continue to skyrocket could be life threatening.
The FDA lists its other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension.
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