Metoprolol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Dove
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2019

Metoprolol Tartrate (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure "I was given metropolol in the hospital in December 2018 after valve surgery. 25 mg morning and night. I was already on Micardis for high blood pressure. I guess that is standard with valve surgery. Well here it is March and I have tremendous joint pain all over. My toes are blue and I am cold all the time. Have a call into my cardio as I want to get off of this med and hope this pain goes away."

• Melski
• January 22, 2020

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for Supraventricular Tachycardia "I'm a 58 year old female, active, healthy. 5-2, 108 lbs. saw my family doctor, reported symptoms. Prescribed Metoprolol Succinate ER 25 mg. Break tablet in half, take for the first 6 days, then full tablet. The only symptoms I noticed is coughing / insomnia. Everyone reacts differently with medicines, As with all drugs, double sword, read online taking Metoprolol 3 years, damage brain-kidney-heart, plan on taking in under 3 years seek other alternatives or options."

• Littl...
• April 27, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I am a 25 year old female diagnosed with idiopathic hypertension and tachycardia. Was switched recently switched to 50mg metoprolol by my GP. Felt fine first four days and by fifth day started to experience vivid dreams, extreme anxiety after waking from sleep, and then started developing severe panic attacks and constant anxiousness. Was immediately taken off this medication and placed on bystolic 5mg. It has been 5 days since being taken off the medication and I am slowly losing sensation of anxiety but have some residual affects that I feel will take me a while to shake. It has been an incredibly traumatic experience. I do not recommend a beta blocker that crosses the blood brain barrier if it is not necessary."

• Hespe...
• April 1, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "I have taken Metroprolol (Beta Blocker) for years for high blood pressure caused by renal FMD. The negative side effect was primarily on cognitive function plus cold hands and feet. My short term memory really became poor. i experimented by taking myself off it for a few weeks and then putting myself back on it. I was able to measure a clear difference in cognitive function. I decided to refuse to take any more Metroprolol and my doctor found me Felodipine which is fine."

• kaelem
• January 20, 2014

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure "Took this for migraines and seemed to work great for months. I had about a three month stretch when I noticed I had a constant low grade fever, achey and flu like symptoms. After much research determined it was due to the beta blocker. Went off them and felt my old self again."

• Freck...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2018

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for Supraventricular Tachycardia "I was diagnosed with moderate/severe obstructive sleep apnea and supraventricular "events" 4 months ago. I was put on a resmed pap machine and metoprolol succinate er 25 mg. I have gained 10 pounds, I feel: no energy, chest heavy, heart pumping weak, breathing decreased/light, affect flat, tired, constipated, I can't think. My events are rare now but I don't know if my events were due to the sleep apnea and if the pap helped decrease them because I started both med and pap at same time. I miss being extroverted, energetic and outgoing. I don't know if there is any other treatment available. Ablation? I don't like this med."

• RNJen...
• January 26, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "To those who commented that they cut their dose of XL or ER or CR, you cannot cut extended release or controlled release in half. This is dangerous. Instead call your doctor and have the dose changed. Extended release cut in half enters your blood stream way to fast and can cause serious issues."

• Anonymous
• May 7, 2010

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for Atrial Fibrillation "This medication has made me extremely tired. I also have forgotten to do simple daily routine tasks such as setting up the coffee pot at night. One short store trip, and I am exhausted! I will try something else."

• Captain
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 13, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Has anybody had the experience with ringing of the ears with metoprolol I had open heart surgery 4 years ago and two and a half years ago my ears started to ring. If yes did anybody change to another medicine? to stop it? I wonder if it's too late and whether my ears are damaged"

• Pvc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2018

For Premature Ventricular Depolarizations "I'm 43. I've had PVCs on and off since I was in 9th grade. I played basketball in college and that's when they really started to be more consistent. was prescribed Atenolol and it helped for about 6 hours. When it wore off they were bad. Dr. prescribed metoprolol succinate as it is an extended release beta blocker. This medication works very well for me. people claim beta blockers don't stop the PVC themselves rather the beta blockers simply numb the sensation For me this is not the case. It actually stops them. I take 25mg. If I have a bad day I take an extra half. Only side effect is during intense exercise my max HR is 155 ish instead of 170 Not a huge deal as I can still push myself pretty hard."

• RaChe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 19, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "Been on metaprolol for about 3 years. Yes its an effective blood pressure lower but as a woman i have absolutely no sex drive, has gain about 30 pounds and cannot get rid of it. I also experience dizzy spells and lightheaded all the time. Don't know what to do!"

• Dali
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2019

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I was prescribed this drug in ER for SVT and it was worst experience ever. Before taking this drug I would had episode of heart race but I would be normal. After taking this for a weak I felt weak, dizzy, developed chest pain. Then one day I had such bad chest pain that I end up in ER. Same doctor who prescribed this at first ER visit told me to double the dose even after I tried to explain side effects. I doubled dose for one day but this was worst experience in my life. I was throwing up, my urine was red, I was so dizzy and disoriented that I needed help to go to bathroom but worst of all was tremors and feeling like my blood was itching and tingling. My heart rate dropped to 52 and blood pressure to 90/55. I stopped thanking this drug next day but still suffering from tremors, anxiety and panic attacks. This may work for some but it destroyed me."

• nckhe...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 2, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "Was on 100mg for 5 yrs (+10mg Lisinopril) and my BP was 110/70, so it worked in lowering it from 150+something. However, I had soul-crushing fatigue and a foggy brain and couldn't get thru the day, it seriously affected my life. I had trouble regulating my body temperature and was pretty miserable. My heart beat out of my chest when I laid on my left side. I thought these side effects were the result of an acute illness that ended w/ me having HBP, but it turns out they were from Metoprolol. My doc switched me to Bystolic 5mg and I felt better within a couple days! Metoprolol worked to lower my BP, but I didn't like the side effects."

• tina...
• May 14, 2016

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for Supraventricular Tachycardia "this medication almost took my life. during the 6 years I was on it my cardiologist kept raising the dose. I had difficulty standing on my feet, developed severe headaches, slurred speech and dark veiled vision. over time my fingers turned dark purple like grape juice. I reached the point where I could not sit up one morning without help. my daughter discovered my back was dark purple as well. the emergency room doctor took me off immediately stating a severe reaction."

• Sherrie...
• March 2, 2015

For Atrial Fibrillation "I was diagnosed with AFIB in 2012 at the age of 43, long sad frustrating story cut short, the doctor said there was nothing he could do about it. He sent me home to suffer with it. A couple of weeks ago I made an appt. with the clinic and the most wonderful nurse practioner started me on Metoprolol 25 mg/2x daily and "I FEEL GREAT!" I couldn't believe how my heart calmed down, my anxiety was relieved, I SLEPT BETTER b/c it stopped the night time AFIB attacks which constantly woke me up in the middle of the night and i just feel much more comfortable in my own skin...I actually cleaned the house without any huffing, puffing or the usual AFIB attack. I agree that it makes me drowsy which is becoming less severe I LOVE IT! :)"

• anxious
• August 9, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Took 25 mg for 2 months was working great then stopped working. Now I am on 50 mg and my BP is high than before 150/90 with a pulse of 60 to 70, At times my BP in 160 to 170/ 100 how can the medicine increase you BP when it's suppose to lower it."

• Conce...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 19, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "My husband has always been happy, driven and energetic. He had bypass surgery and was prescribed metoprolol. He's recovered to a point but is depressed, lacks drive and is tired all the time. He's also developed a cough that won't go away. After reading these comments,I'm going to get him off of this terrible med."

• Rose_...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 25, 2017

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for Supraventricular Tachycardia "My experience is that while Metoprolol Succinate ER controls my Sinus Tachycardia, I have difficulty with glucose control, high triglycerides, swelling in my ankles, severe muscle cramps at times, and shortness of breath. Before taking Metoprolol my memory was great, now not so much."

• Dale...
• November 9, 2009

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for Atrial Fibrillation "This medicine works very well to keep the heart in rhythm, and the rate 65 to 90 (better than 160 when in A Fib 44 hours). Only drawback is that I can be very forgetful about routine tasks such as remembering to carry glass of water to the table."

• Tired...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2013

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for Atrial Fibrillation "I was prescribed Metoprolol for Atrial Fibrillation and found that I was extremely tired. I began taking it at night, but developed terrible constipation. I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, so the constipation was not good for me."

• April
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "This is my first experience with blood pressure medicine and it has left me scared to death. I took Metoprolol 50mg once in the evening for two weeks...I can honestly say, it was terrible. I was so tired that I could almost not make it through the days, but what was even worse was the depression and terrible violent nightmares...they were so vivid and they still upset me when I think about them. My doctor has switched me to Amlodipine 5mg, 1x day. It has been over two weeks and I am too scared to take it, but I know I need to do something. I am at such a loss about what to do."

• Wintery
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2020

For Atrial Fibrillation "I’ve been on Metoprolol for about 2.5 weeks after my first incidence of Afib. It was fine for the first week. This week I’ve noticed tinnitus, my blood pressure is higher than it ever was (usually 138/84 now averaging 150/90). Diet and exercise is good and am losing weight, but slowly. For the last several days I’ve had really blurry vision. Cardiologist advised dropping to 12.5mg twice daily from 25mg twice daily. I was on propranolol for many years. May ask to go back on it at a higher dose as it seemed to work better."

• ripar...
• January 13, 2017

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for Supraventricular Tachycardia "I started toprol back in spring of 2004. I was switched from generic metoprolol, I was on that for borderline hbp. After 4 years on that I developed racing and very irregular heart beats the toprolxl did nothing. they got even worse. My doc took me off saying it was side effects of both drugs. I immediately improved. I still have them but not as bad. No cardiologist has told me what was wrong. I have a really bad back. In 2011 I got an epidural at T4-5 and that completely cured my rapid and irregular heartbeat for 3 years. There are 8 nerves besides the vagas nerve that go to the heart, they are part of the autonomic nervous system. They all come off the spine at C4-5 to T4-5 I have severe stenosis at all those levels."

• marb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2023

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for Supraventricular Tachycardia "I was only able to tolerate 25 mg of metoprolol for a week. The first few days the side effects were just indigestion and heartburn that subsided. On the 8th day, I had constant anxiety attacks with frequent heart palpitations and almost went to the emergency room. That night I cut the dosage in half but woke up at 2:30 am with a major anxiety attack. It took a while to get back to sleep and when I woke up later in the morning I had another anxiety attack, tingling in my feet and legs, and heart palpitations. As the day passed it calmed down. My doctor's office was closed due to a holiday so I talked to the pharmacist and was told to stay on the medication until I talked to the doctor. I felt somewhat better the next day, a little shaky but later in the day the side effects started again. I finally got in touch with the doctor who told me to stop taking it. Hoping in a few days I start to feel normal again. This was a very upsetting and scary experience."

• KGano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I hate this medicine. It did one heck of a number on my digestive tract. It interferes with a gut nerve in the brain. The diarrhea was awful. I thought I was developing IBS, then I read an IBS article about a woman who had the same symptoms as I. When she got off Metoprolol, the "IBS" stopped! I could only eat rice. Lost a ton of weight, but it wasn't worth it. Now, I have finally weaned off of it and my digestive tract is quiet, returning to normal.Please be careful when taking it."