Metoprolol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Win...
• 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 are good, and I am losing weight, but slowly. For the last several days, I’ve had really blurry vision. The cardiologist advised dropping to 12.5 mg twice daily from 25 mg twice daily. I was on propranolol for many years. I may ask to go back on it at a higher dose as it seemed to work better."

• RNJ...
• 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 bloodstream way too fast and can cause serious issues."

• mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2023

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."

• Zen...
• December 11, 2014

For Migraine Prevention "Unbelievable! I am a health and fitness professional and have tried everything including naturopathic remedies to control my migraines, high blood pressure, and anxiety. A 25 mg daily dose of Metoprolol has been life-changing. I was mostly anti-medicine until I was finally talked into trying this. I was having 10-15 severe migraines per month, causing frequent ER visits, stroke-level high blood pressure, and severe performance anxiety. Immediately after beginning this medicine, I have few headaches and they are rarely severe. My blood pressure is down, and my anxiety is significantly improved. I have no problems exercising. I had to adjust to being sleepy, but it doesn't seem to affect my very active lifestyle much anymore."

• JR4...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 17, 2015

Metoprolol for Supraventricular Tachycardia "I wanted to add on a couple things to my previous review. Everyone warned me about how tired I was going to be since this medication would literally be slowing my heart down but I've never experienced that. I don't sleep much and have insomnia so that could be why. I also have experienced crazy dreams and I sleepwalk from time to time. I've always had dreams and talked in my sleep but I think the medication makes it a little worse especially if you're taking it closer to bedtime. I do get a little lightheaded if I stand up quickly and bend down but it's not bad. The benefit I get from this medication outweighs any of these insignificant side effects. I would recommend to push through any side effects and let the medication adapt to you!"

• Dea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2017

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "I had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) in March 17. I'm a 53-year-old male. Always had a higher heart rate and a family history of high blood pressure. I could actually feel the TIA coming on over a few weeks, but I'm a tough guy. Several drugs tried and failed. Lisinopril damn near killed me with a blood pressure of 175/133. Read a lot and switched to Toprol-XL, no generic!! I take 50mg at night, slow release. Feel great and few side effects. Pressures are good and heart rate is down. Sex still works and anxiety is cut in half. Good stuff. Takes a 1-2 week adjustment period. Relax and let it work."

• Jac...
• June 3, 2010

For Premature Ventricular Depolarizations "I've been taking metoprolol for almost 2 years to control heart PVCs (premature ventricular contractions) and it's worked great! I take 25mg 3 times a day. Many people have PVCs but I used to feel mine and they would scare me, like a sudden gush of blood through my heart or an extra thump. I've had no side effects with this medicine except that the afternoon pill can make me sleepy. But since I'm at work, I usually drink 1 diet coke or 1 cup of coffee in the afternoon to offset it. Otherwise, I only drink decaffeinated beverages the other parts of the day. Just that one boost of caffeine in the afternoon will offset the sleepiness of the metoprolol. I'm a 46-year-old female that smokes."

• Mar...
• November 27, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I am a 66-year-old female. I've been taking Metoprolol Tartrate for 2 years to control high blood pressure. My initial dose was 25 mg once daily. It didn't lower my blood pressure. The doctor doubled it, and when that didn't do enough, he changed it to Metoprolol Succinate at 50 mg twice a day. After 2 weeks of taking this form of Metoprolol, I began getting hallucinations. I started seeing my bed's blankets moving up and down as if the bed was breathing. I watched the walls start moving as they, too, were breathing. The only thing different in my life was the change in medication. I immediately stopped taking it and went back to using the Tartrate form, which I still had. I told my primary physician about my experience, and she laughed it off."

• Apr...
• 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 a 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."

• Jen...
• September 4, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "I went to the hospital with a 150 resting heart rate, which freaked me out! After many tests, no one could find anything wrong with my heart. I did have high blood pressure, a higher heart rate, and I have SEVERE anxiety. They started me on 25 mg twice a day in the hospital, and it did start to help with my heart rate and made me less anxious. When I finally went home, I checked my blood pressure as well, and it too was doing well. My only concern is that I have vivid nightmares that are scary as hell, and I just don't understand."

• Cou...
• August 25, 2016

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "Taking for blood pressure. White coat hypertension. Usually 180/100 with pulse 104 in doctor's office. My anxiety is down. Blood pressure now usually 114/70 with pulse 70. Taking 50mg. Only side effect is feeling very tired. Hopefully, it will go away."

• Sca...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2022

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "This is an update to a post I made in October 2021. I discontinued Toprol due to nasty side effects after only 2 months of use (severe anxiety, panic attacks, severe depression, insomnia, swelling of extremities, bloat/gassy, blurred vision, icy hands/feet, arrhythmia, shortness of breath, chest vibrations). It's been 1 year and 3 months since discontinuation. I am STILL experiencing off and on arrhythmia. I've had a thorough exam and testing with 30-day monitoring from 2 different cardiologists. My heart is very healthy, no blockages, no disease. Neither cardiologist can find any reason for the persistent arrhythmia, nor will they believe me when I tell them I think the Toprol caused this long-term persistent arrhythmia. I've also had extensive endocrinology testing and nothing is coming up as a reason for this arrhythmia. NOTE: I've never in my entire life had any heart arrhythmia or palpitations UNTIL I took Toprol, and now it's a regular occurrence. This cannot be a coincidence."

• jjo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2019

Metoprolol for Supraventricular Tachycardia "I have only been on Metoprolol Succinate ER for SVT for a few months. I started on 25 mg 2x/day, which was upped to 50 mg 2x/day. The medication keeps my blood pressure in a great range (was borderline high before). So far, I haven't had a reoccurrence of SVT. I did have increased depression, but my thyroid levels were low as well. With regular exercise, the depression seems to have subsided. I gave up all caffeine, which has helped with sleep and anxiety."

• Che...
• August 4, 2021

Metoprolol for Supraventricular Tachycardia "I hate this medicine! I was having back-to-back panic attacks for five days straight just to find out it bottomed my blood pressure out. The worst brain fog I have ever experienced. My vision was horrible. The dizziness alone was horrific! I couldn’t understand why I had no energy, and panic set in constantly,"

• Con...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 18, 2019

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "I am on this for tachycardia, and the metoprolol seems to do fine in lowering pulse rate, as mine would be @ 125-130 at resting. Blood pressure was a little elevated. Seems to get too low now. I take 25 mg in the morning and evening. I'm a 55-year-young female now diagnosed with PVC and sinus tachycardia. No blockages. Also COPD."

• bbj...
• April 20, 2009

Metoprolol for Atrial Fibrillation "I have atrial fibrillation - beats to 180 very irregular beat, converted in 45 minutes in ER. Started me on Toprol 25 once a day. Heart rate now around 60-70, blood pressure 120/70. Side effects so far include problems sleeping, restlessness, also drowsy on and off. Only been taking this drug for a week now, perhaps the side effects will reduce in time."

• Tac...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 9, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I have taken this metoprolol medicine for 15 years now with great benefits, until the past 3-4 months. I take the brand by Aurobindo Pharmaceutical. I contacted the company today and am waiting on a call back to see if something has changed. My BP always stayed under 120/80, normally around 117/74. I am changing the manufacturer today to see if it is the medicine or if I have a major problem. My BP is staying like 160/95. Has anyone else had this issue in the past few months and used this manufacturer?"

• the...
• July 10, 2011

Metoprolol for Atrial Fibrillation "I suffer from Atrial fibrillation and have an implanted pacemaker. I am experiencing heavy sweating even in cool weather. I do not sleep, and find myself being more forgetful (don't know if the latter is from the medicines or not). I also feel unwell and tired most of the time and have to fight through it every day. I take 150mg daily."

• Gru...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 17, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on blood pressure medicine for 40 years. I had bypass in 2016 and was prescribed metoprolol afterwards. I have had terrible muscle pain since. Doctor told me it was not metoprolol, repeatedly. Went back to previous medication and pain subsided, so yes, metoprolol's side effect is muscle pain!"

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 13, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I have high blood pressure from anxiety. This medicine, metoprolol, lowers my heart rate a lot, but not my blood pressure. Puts my pulse very low, and I’m always tired. Not a very good drug. Clonidine works better for me personally."

• Pau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2017

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "I had high blood pressure going up to 170/95, and after 3 weeks of use with 50 mg, my blood pressure went down to normal levels, 120/80. No side effects at all. Works well for me, especially when I compare it with previously used medicine (Lisinopril), which gave me a bad cough."

• Wor...
• October 16, 2014

For Atrial Fibrillation "Just started this medicine and I am tired and slightly forgetful. I thought it was from the hospital stay and the stress of having atrial fibrillation. Thanks to all of you for sharing that it's this medicine."

• rou...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 25, 2012

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "I have been taking TOPROL XL 100mg for at least 9 years. During that time, I tried METOPROLOL, and it did not control my blood pressure. The Toprol XL has worked great without side effects. However, I have reduced my salt intake, even to the extent of using red pepper on my eggs in the morning. I took it upon myself to reduce my dosage of TOPROL XL by cutting it in half because my pressure was much lower. I did this for about two weeks prior to a doctor's appointment, keeping a record of checks three to four times a day and giving it to my doctor. He ran an EKG, then reduced my dosage in half, and I'm checking out fine at around 120/70/67. I suggest checking your salt intake."

• Anonymous
• March 11, 2008

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "I started taking Toprol XL 100mg one week ago. My blood pressure and pulse are much better. 125/75 and 75 pulse compared to 160/100 and 100 pulse. The only problem I am noticing is my sleep. I am not sleeping soundly. I toss and turn all night, something I guess I will get used to. Other than that, it is keeping me calmer, my heart is not racing nor is my head pounding. I have had high blood pressure for 12 years and tried many kinds of medications. I am hoping the new cardiologist is on the right track!"

• ind...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 10, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "So, two years ago I went on Effexor/Venlafaxine for anxiety panic disorder. I was on Celexa for 10 years prior, felt it wasn't working. Okay, so my dose was upped to 150 mg of Effexor and I ended up in emergency with my heart at 180 beats per minute. They slowed it down after two shots of two different meds and I was put on metoprolol at the hospital. Not thinking it was Effexor that it just happened and got all tests done saying I had benign supraventricular tachycardia. My BP was high, I decided to get off Effexor, which was awful, not even close to an exaggeration. My BP dropped back to normal and so did everything else. I am off of metoprolol because I was on 50 mg in the AM and PM and after I got off of Effexor it made my blood pressure very low and heart rate very low as well. I was getting really dizzy and had to lay down because everything was spinning. After I stopped, it all went away. Crazy ride. I can't live like that, no orgasms, depressed and sad, no motivation on metoprolol, weak, no energy. Pass."