Metoprolol Ankles Swelling

I started Metoprolol a couple weeks back. It wasn’t completely doing what I needed so my doc doubled it to 50 mgs about 5 days ago. Last night my feet were so swollen. Now I’m scared and I can’t reach my doctor due to this snow here. I don’t know if I should completely stop or take it down to 25 mgs? Help? Anyone? ## That can be a side effect of this medication, in some people that take it, according to FDA reports. It may also cause other side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, increased urination, and hypotension. It would be best not to change your dosage, without a physician's approval. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change? Are you on any other medications? ## I’m still on metoprolol. My doc doesn’t think that is why my feet, ank...

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Dear sir, I am 60 year old male having hypertension as only health issue. Since last two years I am taking Vincor AM 50/5 ,(a Metoprolol- amlodipine combination) . My BP is well under control ( 80/128). As side effects I have developed Swelling in ankles. According to Doctor it is drug induced edema. he has suggested to change medication to Telsite H (40/12.5). Kindly guide me, can I switch over to new regimen at once , without any issues related to discontinuing Vincor. With Regards, Dilip Thakur.

Does the drug cause swelling of the ankles? ## Yes, I was substituted this drug after using Toprol XL (50) and my feet started to swell almost immediately. I stopped taking this med and the swelling stopped. My feet are back to normal. Going back to Toprol XL ## Metoprolol is a beta blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure and some cardiac conditions and yes, it has been known to cause edema, in some people, especially if they are prone to it for some reason, such as in the case of Congestive Heart Failure patients. Have you contacted your doctor? In this case, you will probably require a switch to a different medication, or the addition of a diuretic to reduce the fluid accumulation. ## Yes it did for me very very bad size of my knee. I was on 200 milligrams very very bad. Che...

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My primary care Dr. was giving me Amlodipine for high blood pressure. It was working well along with Lisinopril to keep my blood pressure in check but my legs and ankles began to swell so she took me off of the Amlodipine as leg/ankle swelling are a side effect. Then I was admitted into the hospital and the Dr. there gave me Metoprolol. Now my legs are swelling again and if I am correct in what I am finding Amlodipine and Metoprolol are the same thing? ## Hello Anne, The NIH reports that metoprolol is abeta1-selective(cardioselective) adrenoceptor blocking agent and that amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. While both of these medications have different active and inactive ingredients and are different types of blockers they both list ankle swelling as a potential side effect. The r...

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I had high bp since last 3 years i was on atenolol salt. it helped me but since july 2011 it was not effective. then doctor put me on telmisarton & metoprolol succinate i.e TELZY MT 50 i was also suffering from mild lvh and RBBB. AFTER one month my bp became 120-80 and no other comlications and i am still feeling the same bp 120-80 and feeling normal. ther is no swelling of ankles or anywhere else. but on serum test my creatinine level has increased to 123 and e gfr reduced to 55. in july this was 85 and 95. doctor is of opinion that this is because of this medicine. i also take fenofibrate and atorvastatin i od. kindly advise rise in creatinine with in 6-7 months ## Did your doctor suggest any alternative medications or changing the dosages? He is probably right as to what's ca...

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I have swelling in my ankles and legs, feel unbelievably tired and my skin is hot yet I shiver as you do with a sunburn. My Dr. has changed my med at my request, but I would like to know how long it may take for the swelling to go down? ## What medication did they put you on, now? I'm sorry, but it is hard to provide you with accurate information, without knowing more specifics. Can you please post back and clarify? Depending on the new medication, it could take a couple weeks to a month, or more, since most medications in this class can cause these symptoms as side effects, according to the FDA. However, things may be different if they gave you a medication that helps remove the fluid that is causing the edema. ## My Dr switched me to METOPROLOL 25 MG per day. It brought my bp down...

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whatarethesideeffectsofthisdrug ## @Poppajn12, Based on my research side effects of Metoprolol can include: dizziness or lightheadedness tiredness depression nausea dry mouth stomach pain vomiting gas or bloating heartburn constipation rash or itching cold hands and feet runny nose shortness of breath wheezing swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs unusual weight gain fainting rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat Referenced from: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682864.html#side-effects You can also learn more about this drug on the page for Metoprolol Details I hope this info helps! ## I am taking Metoprolol 25mg per day for 7 years, now i am faceing sideeffect like,bloating,flatulencce,anxity,depression, is there any alternative medicine to replace metoprolol tab ?

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