Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 4)

• Bir...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 3, 2019

"The doctor prescribed this drug several years ago. I took it every morning. I kept complaining about diarrhea during this time. So I ran out, and the VA was slow to refill. During these 3 weeks, I realized I had NO diarrhea. I asked the doctor and was told this was not a side effect of Metoprol!! I went online and indeed it is. I quit taking it! It has been 4 months now and no diarrhea. I told the doctor I would rather die of a stroke than live with diarrhea every 2 or 3 days for the rest of my life. I went to a cardiologist and have a new BP med. Hope this works better than Metoprol."

• Cat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 13, 2021

Metoprolol "I recently switched from 50 mg to two 25 mg tablets of generic Metoprolol Succinate ER. Within days, I was having constant panic attacks, and it felt more difficult to breathe despite decent pulse oximeter readings. The company has had issues with poor quality since 2007. Beware and ask for non-generic is my recommendation."

• nor...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 23, 2024

Metoprolol "This is a good beta blocker. It is time-released. I have a fast heart rate and high BP. Toprol-XL, when you take it, slowly releases the medication over a 20-hour period. It really controlled my BP and heart rate, and I don't feel dizzy or tired. I take the 100 mg."

• San...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 26, 2019

"My doctor had me on metoprolol for approximately 6 years. Did great for lowering my blood pressure, which was very high. They have now taken me off of it because my pulse rate was in the high 30s to low 40s. I now wonder if I should have stayed on it because they have been working for over 8 months trying to get my blood pressure under control. They finally had me wear a heart monitor, and I found out that I have a heart arrhythmia. This is one of the pills they will probably want to put me back on, and I can't take it because of the low pulse rate. Damned if you do, damned if you don't."

• Kia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2022

"I'm 33 years old, and the doctors diagnosed me with high blood pressure after COVID. I was taking metoprolol 100 mg at night. This medication gives me severe insomnia, depression, anxiety, chest pain, and difficulty breathing after taking it. I told my cardiologist about my symptoms, but they didn't really believe me, so I started weaning myself off it. The withdrawal symptoms are pretty uncomfortable too: chest pain, very bad anxiety, still have insomnia, and still dealing with depression. I wished I never put my hands on this drug. My tip is when they give you medication, please research all the side effects before starting to take it. I wish I got more help from doctors on how to wean safely and deal with withdrawal symptoms."

• Ram...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 2, 2020

Metoprolol "I have been taking Metoprolol Tartrate 50 mg BID for 10 years. Experiences are: heart does not always rest long enough between beats, lack of sleep, memory loss, headaches, white pimple in mouth (just started a month ago), runny nose, tiredness, low energy, constipation, shortness of breath while resting, hypertension, and aching feet. I will be 77 a few days from now. Found an OTC that can replace this drug, but must go off very slowly. All in all, this drug is now too strong for me as I will be talking with my heart doctor very soon."

• Ace...
• July 29, 2010

Metoprolol "Took metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide for several years. Seemed to reduce blood pressure to acceptable levels. About a year ago I experienced shortness of breath at times along with some fluid in lungs. Turns out that metoprolol (Lopressor) can cause that. Got off the metoprolol and lungs cleared up. Not taking it anymore."

• rbh...
• August 28, 2013

Metoprolol "Take a pill every 12 hours. Works fine for me. Requested a beta-blocker because of the anti-stage-fright effects. No more 'adrenaline dumps' in stressful situations. Helps me tremendously in my work and social interactions."

• Aun...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 6, 2023

Metoprolol "I have experienced puffy ankles and cold feet, it bothers my asthma, raised my fasting blood glucose from normal into the high pre-diabetic range, and causes insomnia, which I never had. Hasn’t lowered my borderline high blood pressure, the reason it was prescribed for. I am 74 years old, and this medication is the least effective in my life. PCP insists I keep taking it and feels the solution is to increase the dosage. As a result of this medication — six months of annoying side effects and no change to my blood pressure — I am looking for a new doctor. So this med had not one good side effect!"

• Ash...
• December 2, 2020

"After having my last child, I was diagnosed with postpartum thyroiditis in April and placed on metoprolol 25 mg BID. At first, it was helping with my increased heart rate and elevated BP. Symptoms were mild at first: dizziness, shakiness, and cold extremities. I have been to the ER several times due to SOB or feeling like I couldn’t catch my breath. They found nothing. I recently went two weeks ago for GERD and feeling SOB. After reading all the reviews, I’m seeing why. I am always tired, stuffy nose all the time, can’t sleep, and super depressed. Went to see the cardiologist, and he told me to quit taking it because my heart is fine and BP is fine. I was scared, but I stopped taking it one day ago, and now when I get up to walk, my HR is 120-135. Resting is 90ish. This medicine has done more harm to me than I’ve realized. I pray I can get past this detox journey."

• Joh...
• June 18, 2017

Metoprolol "Had first bypass op in 1982, second a triple in 1992. I have been taking a 50 mg tablet per day (for 25 years now, age 84). I take half the tablet in the morning and half at night (my own method), I have found this best for me. Have a little fibrillation from time to time, in the form of a hard, heavy beat lasting about half an hour. My blood pressure is good, tending a little to the low side, pulse normally around 55-60. Have not had side effects that I am aware of?"

• Che...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 30, 2018

Metoprolol "I have been on this for about 10 years. First 50 mg 2x daily and now for the past 2 years 25 mg 2x daily, this is due to weight loss. It controls my high BP. Sometimes I have a fast heartbeat, but that seems to be my only side effect."

• Lok...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2017

Metoprolol "I've only been on this med for three weeks; my b/p seems to be adjusting. However, it's normal or low at bedtime, for example, (110/46) (118/60). In the morning when I take it, it's (178/90) (188/84); as the day goes on, it drops to (142/68). Strange things happen to our bodies as we age. I'm going to continue taking it to see if my pressure becomes adjusted. After three months, I'll check the progress."

• Nik...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 1, 2021

Metoprolol "BP is spiking, especially when I’m asleep: 160/110. It’s been in this range off and on for a number of years. Just out of the blue, it spikes. I actually called for medical assistance to verify my BP readings were correct. Extremely high. Today, same. Called the Cardiologist, need to make some changes quick before I stroke out. Terrible experiences with this so-called med. The lack of efficacy is stressing me out."

• Chr...
• September 16, 2017

Metoprolol "I have tried the generic version (extended-release) after using brand name Toprol XL. The generic did not work well for me. After a few days, it felt like I hadn't taken the medicine. Toprol XL works great, and when I swapped back to the original, I felt great again. There must be some difference in the release between the two. This med brings the BP into the 120's over low to mid 70's range where I was reg 140's/90's. It also helps bpm from mid 90's down to upper 70's."

• Anonymous
• March 27, 2008

Metoprolol "I have been taking Toprol-XL for 10 years. I began with 50 mg per day, and I am now at 200 mg per day. Unlike another report posted here, I am sleeping better while taking the medication. The only two side effects I've experienced are shakiness and nervousness when I miss a dose by even a few hours, and vague aural hallucinations (hearing things) while on the verge of falling asleep. I've seen the hallucinations reported by other Toprol-XL users on other sites."

• dra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2022

"I was out on Metoprolol for elevated blood pressure after Covid. I only took it for 9 weeks. They tried to up my dose from 25 mg to 50 mg, and on the third day, my blood pressure bottomed out. I had to be taken off abruptly, and the rebound symptoms are horrible, it seems I didn’t need it anymore. My blood sugar dropped a few times, and my blood pressure has to be monitored because it drops too low. I also get severe panic attacks out of nowhere, anxiety, and nausea. This was a horrible choice for me, and I am 21 days off it, and the side effects are getting better each day, only with the help of my Jesus. I would not recommend this medicine to anyone, the withdrawals are crazy…read reviews before you take a medication that crosses the brain barrier."

• Jew...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2022

Metoprolol "This is the only medication I take. It is for high blood pressure. Since taking it, I have swollen feet, dizziness, weakness. I really don't like how I feel. I will be talking to my doctor to see if I can stop this medication."

• big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2016

Metoprolol "Lowered blood pressure to an acceptable level, but a major side effect developed with extreme fatigue and muscle pain. These were painful enough that the ability to work and perform normal life tasks was difficult."

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

"While the drug did the job of calming my heart when it would race or jump when I would exercise, it had brutal and extremely dangerous psychological side effects. This drug was so hard on me by magnifying extreme emotions that I was experiencing, and I had no idea until, in a fluke experiment, I stopped taking it for 48 hours to see what would happen. My extreme psychological anxiety and hopelessness and psychosis nearly disappeared, with the extreme symptoms almost evaporating at 75% dissipation. This is a very dangerous and scary drug."

• Joh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 16, 2023

Metoprolol "My BP was extremely high for several years. Normally it would run 170/120. My doctor prescribed Metoprolol Succinate ER 100mg once daily. Immediately, my BP normalized. Now my reading is 123/80. I have had zero side effects, and I am very pleased with this medication."

• mas...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 25, 2020

"6-year user of metoprolol after stents. 68-year-old white male, overweight: My dose is 100 mg of ER version. My heartbeat has fallen to 40-50 bpm when I upped dosage to 1.5x. I am going to taper it off after checking into the newest recommendations. Turns out that after 2 years, it is about useless. Will continue ACE inhibitor and diuretic. Did not realize tiredness was a result of metoprolol."

• Lul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2019

Metoprolol "Took Atenolol 25 for 34 years. For high blood pressure and rapid heart rate. The doc changed me to Metoprolol ER (extended release). So far good. Supposed to take 50 mg, started 25 mg to wean into it. Nothing bad, feel good, only 2nd day, so let's see what this can do."

• Mik...
• October 28, 2022

"Horrible drug. Took about a month. My body was tingling. Eyes were dry and hurting. Muscles were sore. Difficulty inhaling. Could not focus. Didn’t do much for my pressure. It may be good for some, but not for me."

• Chi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2019

"I have picked up my Rx of metoprolol and am afraid to take it. I have celiac disease and a very sensitive stomach. Google seems to mention stomach problems with this drug. I am starting on 12.5 mg. Did anyone take this and NOT have side effects?"