Metoprolol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Jane
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2018

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure "Worked well to control my blood pressure but couldn’t tolerate the side effects. Caused constant headache as well as a pressure feeling in my head and made me feel somewhat swollen all over (even though I wasn’t)"

• Lyman
• September 28, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "My father (age 93) was prescribed metoprolol after getting a pacemaker due to fainting episodes. He discontinued lisinopril six months ago. His blood pressure was never high and was always on the low side. A couple of years ago, his walking strength and balance started to decline, with a quick decline in the last three months. He also started to have short term memory problems in the last few months. His blood pressure has sometimes been 85:55 or 100:60 - rather low. Another symptom has been needing to get up about 7 times at night, and then feeling fatigue and falling asleep during the day quite a bit. He started melatonin about a month ago to encourage normal sleep but it didn't seem to change the pattern. When he discontinued metoprolol five days ago, there was an immediate change. He has been sleeping through the night, not getting up at all - which he hasn't experienced for months. He also isn't nodding off constantly during the day."

• Anonymous
• February 2, 2011

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for Atrial Fibrillation "My doctor started me on Metoprolol after cardiac ablation for Atrial Fibrillation. It actually made my heart rate worse. I was waking up at 2am-5am every single morning in tachycardia of 115-148 bpm. I stopped taking Metoprolol, and have been in normal sinus rhythm ever since. I am glad it works for most, it just did not work for me. Atrial Fibrillation and/or tachycardia is horrible, and they have got to come up with something new for us sufferers soon."

• Steph...
• October 1, 2015

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I am a 20 year old female (yes, 20) and I am taking it for SVT. I take 75 mg twice daily, every 12 hours. Right after I take it, my heart rate increases and I get major anxiety. At night it's when it's worse. During the day, I'm perfectly fine. I also have chest pains and SOB, sometimes back pain. I also have heavy legs. Headaches are a definite. I am not wearing the Event Mintor to track my heart rate. It can get high, which can be scary because you don't know what could happen next. Some sleepless night and early morning wakes with anxiety. It sucks because when I have these panic attacks, I can tell when it's about to start so I brace myself. But I tell myself that Jesus is going to heal my body every day."

• Koano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 8, 2020

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for Supraventricular Tachycardia "I was diagnosed with SVT’s and put on metoprolol - which has helped a lot with my palpitations. Instead of multiple times per day I now only get palpitations a few times a week. I first started out on 25 mg. in the a.m., but that didn’t do the trick. Then went to 25 mg. twice a day, however, that made me extremely tired. Now I take 12.5 mg. in the a.m., & 25 mg. in the p.m. and this works! My resting heart rate has decreased between 55 - 60 bpm. But... everyone metabolizes meds differently."

• Stres...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2021

For Premature Ventricular Depolarizations "No prior history of cardiac issues or anxiety, 30 yr old female, been working through COVID as a nurse, unsure if I ever had COVID. Was recently diagnosed with “stress induced” pvc/pac’s, symptomatic and pretty frequent but not enough to require any immediate treatment when I went to the ER. Thought it was anxiety then it persisted every couple minutes a swift kick to my chest, losing my breath, so I gave in after almost a day of relaxation techniques. ER doc started me on metoprolol. Awful. They helped the symptoms but I felt like rubbish. Dizzy, tired, my vitals were fine but just that 10-15 point drop in my blood pressure was giving me headaches and dizziness affecting me! My resting HR was 50’s which was concerning at first but I was asymptomatic so no issue, gave me anxiety tho and made me restless at night. Started on 50mg, was only taking 25mg by the end of it after 2 weeks and was switched to propranolol. Much better after a couple days of that med, way less symptoms."

• Glo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2018

Metoprolol Tartrate (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure "I decided to try this medicine again for high blood pressure. It would make my blood bp okay but drop my pulse in 40s. Once again tried 1 pill 25mg started feeling like rubbish and my blood pressure still 150/100, and my pulse 48"

• peri
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "Taken Metoprolol 1/2 25mg twice a day for 2 month for hypertension. Has lowered my BP, but, I have lower back pain, extreme fatigue, get light headed when doing anything. I don't know how anyone could exercise while taking this. I get winded walking from the car to the store, and gaining weight because of it."

• WLI
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 15, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Don't take this medication it has too many side effects that can harm you. Try to alter your life style and diet . Causes severe stomach pain, fatigue, increased urination, etc. Best to see a MD that takes a more holistic approach instead of pushing pill. Drug reps give kick backs to doctors for pushing their medications. Lobster dinners etc. I know I went to some of the dinners, It is a crime that pills are prescribed for so many people with side effects that can kill you or destroy your liver or pancreas. You are better off dealing with the high blood pressure than the side effects."

• scared...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "After taking this medicine for a week or two I experienced numbness (lack of blood flow) to my fingers. Usually one or two fingers. Also happens with my toes. I have really high blood pressure and it does lower it but the numbness which usually lasts about 30 minutes, but returns throughout the day, is scary. Also it gives me terrible nightmares, very violent. I'll wake up wondering how I could even have such terrible dreams. It also makes me tired. I've stopped it several times and each time the bad symptoms go away completely in about 2 days. I'm going to have to stop taking it for good, the nightmares are just too terrible."

• DRxNewz
• December 16, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Put on this mid-year after a tough year of health issues left me with increased anxiety,HR & BP. Told to expect no side effects. I can directly connect a horrible change in my daily life to this medication. I was told I was in menopause and put on hormones! -Scorching, sweaty, humiliating hot flashes -Debilitating fatigue and brain fog -Insomnia -Zero energy -Gained 20 pounds -Massive Breast ENLARGEMENT! -Awful swelling -Hoarse voice, constant cough -Major depression -Change in eyesight -No interest in life Ridiculous! All along I thought it was my fault and menopause! Add hormones to that and it's a disaster. I was VERY close to giving up. This medication is old, outdated and unacceptable."

• JJ Se...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 24, 2013

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Toprol-XL for about 8 years now. I started at 10mg and then 50mg and now at 100mg. It has brought my Blood Pressure under control - was 150 /80 - now at 130 /70 . Also brought down my Heart Rate, which was 88 resting to 60 resting. I am a light smoker who has asthma/mild COPD, metoprolol has shown no effect on these conditions as my PF and FEv1 has not changed . PROS: Reduced Blood Pressure to normal Reduced anxiety levels. CONS: Tired (mild), weight gain (mild) Erectile dysfunction (mild), Heart skipping a beat (occasional only and mild)."

• jpchi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "After using metoprolol for 2 months not only did my blood pressure not go down but I had side effects that warranted my discontinuing it. I developed a pervasive cough and a sensation as if I had fluid in my lungs."

• garden...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 2, 2016

Metoprolol Tartrate (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure "I can only take 1/4 of a 25 mg tablet a day, and I still get extremely tired. Any more and it makes my blood pressure go up. 1/4 tablet keeps my blood pressure pretty normal on systolic, but heart rate and diastolic are too low.I have trouble breathing."

• Rick
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 5, 2019

Metoprolol Tartrate (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure "Been taking Metoprolol 50mg bid and Diltiazem 120mg bid and Eliquis 5mg bid for HBP and A- Fib keeps. BP under control but pulse seems too low anywhere from 40 to 60 on days of normal sinus rhythms. Makes me feel light headed and concerns me lately. I cut 50mg in half of Metoprolol that seems to do the trick where BP goes to 100 over 80 and pulse stays around 55 or 60 I hate that feeling when pulse is in the 40 s. If I don't take these meds my A-Fib starts up and plus can get up to 180 scary feeling. So yes it helps a lot, but I need to ask DR about decreasing dose of Metoprolol maybe."

• Puddy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 13, 2018

For Atrial Fibrillation "Have A-fib. 12.5 mg of metoprolol generally controlled the A-fib, with breakthrough episodes about twice a month that an additional 12.5 mg would control. However, it created terrible diarrhea. My doctor insisted it could not be the metoprolol. So, after much back-and-forth, I changed doctors. The new doctor put me on 50 mg of atenolol twice daily. No side effects, and so far after about 8months has been 100% effective in controlling the A-fib. A far better choice for me."

• conpe...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 26, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "i was on metoprolol for 7 years and right from the start it affected me badly. My side effects were light headedness, brain fog, swelling of feet, also numbness in the feet, extreme exhaustion. I just felt horrible. I told my heart dr. to no avail. As time went on the numbness in my feet and legs got worse. I got side tracked taking care of my disabled mother and didn't take care of me. Now after 7 years I told my doctor I wanted off. I am off and the withdraws are just as bad if not worse, the numbness in the feet and legs became a lot worse, and the head fog. I have a fib and do not know what to do next. I'm afraid to take anything."

• Agirl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "The medicine works great for high blood pressure, BUT.... I'm a college student in school for criminal justice. Ever since taking this medication I can't seem to keep my eyes open to study and I can't focus on course material. Where as I was so motivated until metroprolol."

• bano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2018

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure "My experience with this drug was that I was always tired and had no energy, I was told that I had to take the drug once a day and I took it when I got home after work. My Blood Pressure skyrocketed instead of going down. It left me sleeping longer, I was cranky and crabby as well. I ran out of the product. I went back to my doctor 3-4 X and she prescribed another medicine to help lower my Blood Pressure. I took that prescription and went to Walmart, got a print out of the medication and decided not to take it. In February I changed doctors, took the empty prescription bottle with me and asked him if I needed to take it further. I ran out of the product and was taking an alternative that had Hawthorne extract, Potassium, and other nutritional supplements to lower my BP."

• Tim
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 2, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I have congestive heart failure and this drug was prescribed but my blood pressure was never high. I'm trying to wean myself off of this drug and as I do my blood pressure goes down. My heart rate is fine. But my doctor keeps telling me that she wants me to eventually be on 200 mg a day. I can't imagine even being able to function in society if I take 200 mg of this drug. The fatigue is amazing! I sometimes sleep 9 hours a day and then when I attempt to walk 20 yds I have to stop. But as I'm weaning myself down to 12.5 mg, my energy is coming back. But I do fear what effect it might have on my congestive heart failure."

• Stevied
• March 12, 2011

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure "Been on this medicine for over 12 years started on 50 mg now at 200 mg ER. Been on 200mg for over 7 years now works real good I am 36 and it must be hereditary because both my younger sisters were on blood pressure medicines at a early age. My parents take 2 different blood pressure medicines as well. Works good for me when I check it every day."

• Trec
• August 12, 2019

For Premature Ventricular Depolarizations "Was on metoprolol for 4 weeks. I had nausea, headache, no energy, stayed on bed for 3 days straight. It also dropped my blood pressure to 90/55 & stayed in that range. After that Dr took me off, no taper - just cold turkey. On day 3 of no metoprolol I ended up in ER with rebound PVC's. I was in a constant panic attack for the first 4 days of withdrawal. It is day 7 & the panic is gone, but still have anxiety, still have bad headache & rebound PVC's. Dr said could take up to 3 weeks until normal. Never would have taken if I had known."

• Rocky
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2017

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure "Went to have foot injury x-rayed at urgent care, and spiked a blood pressure of 195/110 maybe due to pain.Was given this by IV in the ER, then pills for 3-4 nights at home. It lowered my b.p. by like 20 points/day, and I was fine for 2 days, but then had episodes of exhaustion to the point where I had to lie on the couch for hours to recover from simple housework like washing pots. Was also short of breath like I'd run 5 miles. Swallowing felt weird. Got disoriented while driving. It's a 9 on effectiveness, but can't tolerate the side effects. Am 63/F."

• Little...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 11, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "I have most of all the expierances that the gentleman here have/had. I am not having violent dreams, just wierd and very vivid. I have been on it it for 3 years and like some, since on it, I have not had relations with wife, I have also gained ALOT of weight. I have gone from a size 32-34 pants to a 50-52 pants. No matter what I do, whether it be diet or exercise or both, my weight keeps climbing. My emotions are all over the place. "

• Doug
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 31, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "I've been on 200mg daily (100 am, 100 pm). I had a 5 way bypass and my electrical system was screwed up during surgery. It has done an awesome job maintaining my heart rhythm and rate, my only complaint is that I am limited to how much cardio exercise I can attempt as the med won't let my heart rate match my need at the time. I still manage to lift weights 5 days a week and am very active on weekends. At 59, I can more than hold my own with those my age and this medication also reduced my high blood pressure and it checks out perfect now. No side effects at all, and I do drink 1 bourbon each night."