Metoprolol Questions (Page 4)

Can I drink energy drinks with my medication?

I take Metoprolol SUCC ER at 50 MG once a day and Amitriptyline HCL at 25 MG once before I go to sleep... Is it safe to drink one energy drink every now and then? (I am fully aware that they aren't that good for you in the first place... )

Has anyone had trouble with insomnia when weaning off metoprolol succinate er?

I was on 50 mg Metoprolol succinate er for 21 years to prevent migraines. I am weaning off down to 12.5 mg. I have 2 more days to take it then stop. For the last week I haven't been able to sleep feel terrible. I don't know how much longer I can go without sleep.

Metoprolol tartrate for anxiety?

Has anyone ever taken metoprolol tartrate for anxiety? I used to take it for my high blood pressure but I no longer needed it I haven't taken it for about 3 years and I noticed while I was taking it my anxiety went away and when I stopped it came back. My doctor prescribed it to me again but... read more

The more antihypertensive prescribe the more out of control my high blood pressure becomes. Why?

I am on amlodipine 20mg, lisinopril 40 mg, metoprolol succinate 50 mg and instead of blood pressure stabilizing it is swinging even more wildly out of control. The doctor keeps adding more antihypertensive with increasing side effects. I know this is not helping me. I do not know what to do. I... read more

I've been taking 50 mg of metoprolol for almost 2 years. I have gained about 35 lbs.

I just was diagnosed with diabetes today. I have never liked this drug for various reasons but my doc wouldn't take me off it. I read that it does increase your A1C , so I just want to stop taking this med, I also take losartan among many other meds. I'm 74 , taking too many meds . Has... read more

Metoprolol - Can taking this drug cause numbness in the arms and hands?

I am taking metoprolol tartrate (50 mg 2 x a day) and enalapril maleare 5 mg 1 x a day). I have recently begun to develop numbness in my lower arm and hand, when sleeping at night. Just wondering if this drug might be a cause. Also, I have just begun to occasionally feel a light headedness when... read more

Are there exercise limits while on Metoprolol?

I'm an avid runner and am worried knowing this drug is slowing my heart and metabolism, and I might be hurting myself by running and asking my heart to exert?

Side effects of too little thyroid med - Synthroid?

Old symptoms pre-diagnosis returning or synthroid just isn't working well.

Does Ibuprofen interact with Metoprolol?

I recently heard that Ibuprofen should not be taken with high blood pressure meds.

Does metoprolol affect your libidodo and/or cause ED?

Is it ok to take co-codamol with Metoprolol & Mirtazapine?

Been on metoprolol 50mg for 5 weeks and only just started on mirtazapine 15mg last night. Feel like i've got a head cold coming on so was wondering if normal over the counter co-codamol is ok to take in combination? Don't think the cold is a side effect of the mirtazapine after taking... read more

Trying to findout if METOPROLOL SUCCINATE IS GLUTEN FREE ?

Ihave had celiac since birth, found out when I was 72. thet just did another endoscopy and found that i am still getting gluten so I need to know if this, Metoprolol succinate is the prpblem?

Will metoprolol cause headaches?

I have been on 25mg twice a day for 2 1/2 years after having a stent. When I am not active my pulse goes down to 46 to 48 and my headache worsens. The Drs. don't seem to be concerned and the Cardiologist says the headaches are not from my Heart. Could I do better with less dosage? I have had... read more

Does grapefruit juice interact with metoprolol, hydrocodone, insulin, fenofibrate, aspirin?

I need to know what effect grapefruit juice would have on any of the above listed medications, whether adversely or otherwise. In other words, will grapefruit juice mixed with a small amount of alcohol in a mixed drink cause unusual or adverse reactions. My physician states no as long as the mixed... read more

Is it normal to still have heart arrhythmia while taking metoprolol? My dr. says not to worry it is?

... about 80% controlled. How do I get my anxiety under control? I think about this everyday hoping it won't happen today. I can go a few days fine and then it starts to flutter. Then I am right back to the constant anxiety. How do I relax?