Metoprolol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• August 21, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I've been on this almost a year for high blood pressure and an uneven heart beat. Since I started, my heart beat is fine, but I ended up in the ER numerous times for skyrocketing blood pressure. VERY EXPENSIVE! I thought maybe by switching to the brand name I could fix it, but after several months on it, found out AstraZeneca doesn't even make it anymore, so I was paying 6x as much for, basically, the generic rubbish. Finally, a wise cardiologist took me off the time release and put me on the 2x a day dosage of the tartrate, and my blood pressure has been really good since then. If you're having any problems with it bouncing around, I would suggest switching. Due to all of the issues this has caused, I've lost a bunch of weight and am exercising and on a low-salt diet. Hoping to get off of this soon. Oh, and DO NOT take the time release twice a day, even if your doctor tells you to. That should only be taken once a day. It's been a long road, but I've learned a lot. Do your research."

• per...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "Taken Metoprolol 1/2 25mg twice a day for 2 months for hypertension. Has lowered my BP, but I have lower back pain, extreme fatigue, get lightheaded 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."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2018

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)"

• Ste...
• 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 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 Monitor to track my heart rate. It can get high, which can be scary because you don't know what could happen next. Some sleepless nights and early morning wake 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."

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

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

• sca...
• 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 in one or two fingers. This 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. It also gives me terrible nightmares, very violent. I 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."

• con...
• 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 lightheadedness, brain fog, swelling of feet, numbness in the feet, and extreme exhaustion. I just felt horrible. I told my heart doctor, but to no avail. As time went on, the numbness in my feet and legs got worse. I got sidetracked taking care of my disabled mother and didn't take care of myself. Now, after 7 years, I told my doctor I wanted off. I am off, and the withdrawals are just as bad, if not worse. The numbness in the feet and legs became a lot worse, along with the brain fog. I have AFib and do not know what to do next. I am afraid to take anything."

• Koa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 8, 2020

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."

• Pud...
• 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 8 months has been 100% effective in controlling the A-fib. A far better choice for me."

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

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Toprol-XL for about 8 years now. I started at 10mg, 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 have 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)."

• DRx...
• 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."

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

For Premature Ventricular Depolarizations "No prior history of cardiac issues or anxiety, 30-year-old female, been working through COVID as a nurse, unsure if I ever had COVID. Was recently diagnosed with “stress-induced” PVC/PACs, 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 of minutes, a swift kick to my chest, losing my breath, so I gave in after almost a day of relaxation techniques. The ER doctor 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 heart rate was in the 50s, which was concerning at first, but I was asymptomatic, so no issue, it gave me anxiety though and made me restless at night. I started on 50 mg, was only taking 25 mg by the end of it after 2 weeks and was switched to propranolol. Much better after a couple of days on that medication, way fewer symptoms."

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

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."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2023

Metoprolol "I have good reason to believe that Metoprolol gave me Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Dysfunction. I was taking 12.5 mg twice per day for tachycardia and bounding pulse caused by ADHD medication. I had only taken four doses when the dizziness started on March 9th. Although dizziness is a common side effect of beta blockers, this dizziness was and still is one of the most debilitating things that I have ever experienced. It's persistent from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep. A constant sensation of swaying, as well as a false perception of objects in the environment moving, even when they are not. I discontinued it on the day the dizziness started, but I have had little to no improvement since then."

• jpc...
• 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."

• Agi...
• 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. Whereas I was so motivated until metoprolol."

• 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 lifestyle and diet. It causes severe stomach pain, fatigue, increased urination, etc. It's best to see a healthcare provider that takes a more holistic approach instead of just pushing pills. Drug representatives give kickbacks to doctors for promoting their medications - even lobster dinners. I know, I've been to some of those dinners. It's a concern that pills are prescribed to so many people with side effects that can be dangerous. You might be better off managing high blood pressure than dealing with potential side effects."

• Anonymous
• May 7, 2010

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."

• Roc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2017

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 blood pressure by like 20 points per 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 had 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."

• Tre...
• August 12, 2019

For Premature Ventricular Depolarizations "Was on metoprolol for 4 weeks. I had nausea, headache, no energy, stayed in 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 the 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 a bad headache & rebound PVC's. Dr. said it could take up to 3 weeks until normal. Never would have taken if I had known."

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

For High Blood Pressure "I have most of all the experiences that the gentleman here have/had. I am not having violent dreams, just weird and very vivid. I have been on it for 3 years and like some, since on it, I have not had relations with my wife. I have also gained A LOT 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."

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

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 40s. If I don't take these meds, my A-Fib starts up and pulse can get up to 180, scary feeling. So yes, it helps a lot, but I need to ask the doctor about decreasing the dose of Metoprolol maybe."

• Dou...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 31, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "I've been on 200 mg 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 medication 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."

• Hes...
• April 1, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "I have taken Metoprolol (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 Metoprolol and my doctor found me Felodipine, which is fine."

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

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 the 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."