Metoprolol Questions (Page 4)

How long can I stay on Methimazole?

I was very ill for a month prior to being diagnosed with Graves disease in Dec 2012. I have been on 30 mg methimazole and 50 mg 2x Metoprolol for 3 months. I feel great. Endocrinologist says I need to have thyroid surgery to completely remove my thyroid. Why can't I just keep taking the... read more

Is there an alternative to Metoprolol?

8 months ago, PVCs got my attention. Hospital put me on a Holter monitor. They saw PVCs and short runs of tachacardia. Put me on 25mg of Metoprolol. I stupidly began to miss taking my daily dosage because I didn't think it was doing me any good. Found myself in the emergency room with V- tach. They... read more

High Blood Pressure - What are some signs that perhaps you're taking too much BP medication?

Most people, I'm presuming, are aware how taking too little medication can affect you, but how can you tell (if at all) that you might be taking too much medication? The flipside so to speak. Thank you!

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 this... 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

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 only 1 tablet?

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 all... read more