Metoprolol for Supraventricular Tachycardia User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, Lopressor, Toprol-XL, Kapspargo Sprinkle
Metoprolol has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 110 reviews for the off-label treatment of Supraventricular Tachycardia. 45% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 28% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Metoprolol
- Wykesha
- March 24, 2017
Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) "I do not like this medicine I have gained a lot of weight, runny nose, tired all the time and very bad and crazy dreams."
- Anonymous
- May 16, 2011
Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) "I have been on metoprolol for well over a year now and have not had any negative side effects. The only thing I ever experienced was slight tiredness for a few days after having my dose increased."
Frequently asked questions
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- HEINE
- June 9, 2014
"EFFECTIVE. VERY CALMING EFFECT, 4 MONTHS NO SIDE EFFECTS OTHER THAN VERY TIRED ON 50mg DAILY IN DIVIDED DOSE."
- Dawn
- November 22, 2015
Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) "Took it for about a month and a half after being diagnosed with SVT. No episodes but had 2-3 episodes of fuzziness/confusion while trying to work. Dr switched me to Diltiazem."
Are you taking this medicine?
- Gale
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 27, 2020
Toprol-XL (metoprolol) "This medication Toprolo-XL actually put me into cardiac arrest, lucky for me I was found quickly and revived, they are still trying different meds to lower my high heart rate."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 15, 2019
"I've been on 100 mg Metoprolol per day since 2015 due to episodes of A-Fib and works great, no noticeable adverse side effects and my heart rate is well controlled."
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- Leelee
- August 15, 2019
"I take metoprolol in morning and night for SVT and still no relief what so ever! Docs are working now to do something else for me"
- Kka
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 12, 2017
"I am 35 years of age and have had open heart surgery. Now get supra ventricular attacks. Not as often as before. The medicine worked great for me. It depends on the person... all I know is it worked."
- SCG...
- December 3, 2008
"Had 2 Ventricular ablations and now on Metoprolol Succinate to keep the left over beats at bay. Doing a good job so far."
- Anonymous
- December 6, 2009
"I have heart palpitation, dizziness and chest pain. This is good, but I also have low blood pressure. So I have to check it four times a day. But overall it works well."
- Anonymous
- April 11, 2021
"My heart rate went up with this medication"
- Lulu...
- February 23, 2017
"I have rapid heartbeat and afib."
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Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) "The side effects outweighed any benefits. Extreme fatigue, weight gain, muscle and joint soreness."