Metoprolol and Dizziness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• rur...
• November 7, 2011

For High Blood Pressure "I just started taking metoprolol 25 mg a day, and its side effects are awful. I experienced hair loss, severe dizziness, insomnia, flu-like symptoms, fatigue, and a feeling of near fainting. I will go back to the doctor to have her halve the dosage."

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "This medicine was not good for me to take. I was prescribed it for migraine prevention, but when I took it, my whole world seemed to change. I literally could not function. It made me confused, dizzy, and disoriented. I didn't know where I was, could even seem not to do simple things like count! I stopped taking it, and it took me 3 days to get over it before my head started to feel halfway normal again. I have other family members who take it, and it seems to have no side effects, and they tell me it's effective, but it's definitely NOT FOR ME!"

• Anonymous
• March 24, 2012

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "Heart was missing a beat while working out. Saw my doctor, and after an EKG and a slightly elevated blood pressure, was put on 25 mg, which went to 100 mg over a period of 3 years. Kept blood pressure at home and was fine. Every time at the doctor's, it was like 150/90, never understood this. Last time, was placed on Lisinopril, this kicked my butt: dizziness, ear ringing, dry cough. Said heck with it and found a cardiologist. He took me off the ACE inhibitor and put me on Norvasc 10 mg, will see how it works."

• hyp...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 9, 2019

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "Taken for 4 yrs on a low dose of 25 mg. It helps, but my heart rate stays low, and after taking it, I feel dizzy and short of breath. My bp was borderline high, and my Dr prescribed it at 100 mg daily, which was unbelievable. It doesn't take much if you're young and relatively healthy."

• SVT...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 25, 2016

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I started taking 50 mg, and it worked well for about 6 months. Then, my flutters started again from my SVT and rapid heart rate. I was switched to 100 mg once a day. This med caused me to be quite tired/fatigued. In the beginning, I was also dizzy, but that eventually went away almost completely. The sleepiness has not gone away, but it's manageable. The good it does for my heart outweighs the side effects for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2022

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "This medication needs a 'danger' label. The side effects were dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, faint, vomiting, lightheadedness, pale, cold hands, etc. I don't have any other conditions other than arrhythmia, my BP is normal, and this poison put my blood pressure at 82/52. This is the most dangerous medicine ever."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2022

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "This medication needs a 'danger' label. The side effects were dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, faint, vomiting, lightheadedness, pale, cold hands, etc. I don't have any other conditions other than arrhythmia, my BP is normal, and this poison put my blood pressure at 82/52. This is the most dangerous medicine ever."

• Sus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2024

Metoprolol "I am a 69-year-old female. I started having my first bouts of SVT in my early 20s. (I didn't know at that time that I had SVT.) In my late 30s or early 40s, I discovered that I cannot tolerate caffeine - in any amount - and that's what was causing the episodes of SVT. So I just stopped consuming anything with caffeine in it. Was fine for years. Fast forward to my early 60s and being post-menopausal. Started experiencing mild anxiety and intermittent episodes of SVT for the last 5 to 7 years. In March of this year (2024), I wound up in the ER with SVT and a really high heart rate (185). Was prescribed Metoprolol Tartrate, 25 mg twice a day. But that dose made me so tired I couldn't function, and I had vertigo. I experimented with the dosing on my own. Currently, I take 12.5 mg PER DAY. I cut a 25 mg pill into quarters and take 1/4 pill twice a day. Works great. No more SVT."

• Jlf...
• July 18, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "When it gets to the point that when you go to sit on the toilet, you almost miss it and then almost fall off of it for being dizzy, it is time to stop. After coming here, I know why now. I switched myself back to Coreg just now (had some left) and will call the doctor Mon AM."

• Nak...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 20, 2022

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "I started on a different BP medicine, and one day I was yelling at my son, and my heart began racing. I thought I was having a heart attack. I got really dizzy, so my mom took me to the hospital. They ran tests, and I was fine. A while later, I began waking up with a racing heart, in the 140s. For a few days, I believe it was just stress, but my doc changed my meds to Metoprolol. I've been on it for 10 years. At one point, I lost 30 lbs, and it made my BP too low, so I was taken off it for a year, then got into a stressful situation, and my vitals backed up, so they put me back on. I never had any issues with this pill, it keeps my BP normal and sometimes low, and my heart rate is always low/normal. Some days it gets too low, in the low 60s, and I'll get up and jump around. Lol, I know that's not bad, but for me, I don't like it that low. When I first began the pill, I was tired, nauseous, and dizzy, but my body is used to it now. I never had a heart attack or heart problems, and I took many tests, even wore a monitor for a month."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2020

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I've been on Metoprolol for about a month now, and I was admitted to the hospital for heart palpitations and am waiting for surgery now for SVT. Metoprolol causes severe side effects of headaches, lightheadedness, and dizziness. The medicine does a great job in lowering heart rate, but the side effects are unreal. Can't wait to have the surgery and be done with this medicine! I can't even leave my house because I'm afraid I'll pass out while driving."

• mam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I was put on 50 mg of Metoprolol ER after chronic neck pain pushed my blood pressure up to 200/125. The initial side effects were awful: dizziness, nausea, chest pain, and zombie-like fatigue. I've been on it almost 8 weeks now, and thankfully all of the side effects have subsided, but it did take at least 6 weeks for that to happen. Blood pressure consistently runs 125/85 now. As an added bonus, it works wonderfully for migraine prevention. I used to get 2-3 a month, but have not had any since starting this medication."

• EJF...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2018

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "Terrible and outright dangerous. This is a generic that is made by different pharma companies using whatever fillers and coating they get at the lowest possible price from goodness knows where; quality varies from one to the other, and from refill to refill; caused the opposite effects - NOT lowering BP - rather increasing it sky high! My pharmacist told me that many patients complain about it and gave me the brand (Toprol) to try - very different results! Only complaint now is tiredness, a bit wobbly, and some pressure and shortness of breath after taking it; I take 25 mg and break it in half, and take each half 6-7 hours apart, which was my pharmacist's recommendation, and it’s better. Stay away from the generic, consult your pharmacist, and be well!"

• Riv...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 24, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "I am on 50 mg about 6 months now. It took two weeks for me to adjust to the meds. I have had to make serious life changes: no more smoking and drinking. I can't eat food with high salt content because I've noticed my heart rate increases, and I have an irregular heart rate-very uncomfortable-and I watch my sugar intake. I exercise on a regular basis. If I don't work out, I just keep busy, move around, go for a simple walk. The only issue I have is at times my heart rate is low, anywhere from 52-56 bpm when I'm laying down or even sometimes when I go shopping. I notice I have a bit of lightheadedness, dizzy, not sure, but not all the time. The medication works as long as I'm not doing the things that trigger AFib."

• Van...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 25, 2023

Metoprolol for Angina "I take 50 mg a day of Metoprolol Succinate ER for angina and microvascular angina. It is a life changer. I started on 25 mg and, as the angina worsened, my cardiologist increased my dosage carefully since I have low blood pressure. The first week is usually bad - dizziness, weakness, and nausea, but after my body gets used to it, life is much better. No chest pain and, as a secondary effect, no anxiety. Not everybody is the same…but this has been a great med for me. I am allergic to many others, so I am pleased with this one. I hope you find what works for you - heart disease is no joke."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2020

For Angina "Horrible, horrible. Been on this tablet for about 5 weeks due to heart palpitations. Still getting tests done to see if there is a serious condition. Anyway, been dizzy and sick this whole time. Can hardly function, can't stand up for more than half an hour or I get dizzy again. I have a little son, I'm 23, and I've never been this sick. Can't wait to get the results and get off it."

• TMM...
• April 3, 2014

For Mitral Valve Prolapse "I started taking 50 mg of Toprol after being admitted to the hospital 6 days ago. I was told I had mitral valve prolapse and that I needed to take 50 mg daily. It has helped in slowing my rapid heartbeat down, but the side effects have almost been unbearable. I have hardly slept, after taking the medicine, I get short of breath and feel like I'm having an anxiety attack, and I take the medicine at bedtime. In the mornings, when I wake for the first two to three hours, I feel shaky, sweaty, nauseous, and extremely dizzy. My regular MD took me down to 25 mg once daily, and I still can't sleep and feel anxious. This is the first day taking 25 mg, so we'll see how I feel in the morning."

• Amy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 30, 2022

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "I have been on the extended release for 2 months, 25 mg once a day. I love it! I had a blood pressure crisis with non-stop dizziness and BP was 200/100, which happened a week after recovering from COVID. My general doctor put me on this because I also have low potassium (“hypokalemia”), and a diuretic would make it go even lower. I was already on an ACE inhibitor when this happened. The Metoprolol dropped my heart rate to about 58, but gradually it has come back up a little to 68 now. I like it because it makes me feel really calm. I haven’t had any of the negative side effects except a little dizziness when getting up quickly. I didn’t gain weight or feel tired, which I was afraid would happen. It just makes me feel very relaxed all over, in a physical way which carries over to also feeling good mentally. 10/10"

• Cla...
• November 8, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "I recently switched from metoprolol, 1/2 of 25 mg/day to brand name Toprol XL and have found the negative side effects-fatigue, too low blood pressure, dizziness, nausea-to be much less. I still feel a little of that about 12 hours after I take it-I figure that is a slight 'withdrawal' effect, it lasts about 30-45 min. and I don't have it every day. When I took the generic (manufacturer, PAR), I felt on a roller coaster, up and down all day. The time-release delivery feels to be much smoother with the brand name, Toprol-I recommend it. All in all, it works well, keeps my heart in sinus rhythm, but it's a tough drug to have to take."

• Roc...
• September 29, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking 50 mg of metoprolol XL for about a year for hypertension. While it has helped lower my blood pressure, I have side effects. Issues like hoarseness for no apparent reason, occasional fatigue, and occasional dizziness. At times, it lowers my heart rate to the point that I feel dizzy, like passing out (especially in the mornings). I will talk to my PCP to see if I can switch or experiment with another medication. In my opinion, all blood pressure medications have side effects."

• Anonymous
• December 23, 2019

"I've been on this for 3 months now and the side effects just got worse... I can't even go nowhere because I am afraid I might pass out somewhere. Always tired, lightheaded, and dizzy. I want to get off it, but after reading all this, I am just scared now!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 28, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I use metoprolol for migraine prevention. It helps a lot, but sometimes I feel dizzy, especially when getting up and while exercising. I also have a lower body temperature than average, and the side effects when I started were terrible. Overall, though, I'm glad I started taking it, as I went from having very few days where I would be migraine-free to now only getting 0-3 per month (depending on weather)."

• Hoo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2021

For Premature Ventricular Depolarizations "I’ve been on Propafenone for about 5 years after I went into Afib and haven’t had any other attacks since. All of a sudden, Propafenone started giving me dizziness, got PVCs for hours on end, like felt them every other beat. The cardiologist prescribed Metoprolol 25 mg. Took it, and it ruined me, BP dropped, heart rate dropped, was in the ER with Hb of around 45-50, blood pressure 80/40. Not good. Finally, discontinued Propafenone and obviously Metoprolol. Gonna wear a heart monitor for a couple of days, discussing ablation surgery. Can’t take the meds."

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2022

"This is by far the worst medication I’ve ever been on, and I was only on it for a week and then tapered off. Extreme dizziness and felt like complete rubbish during that week, so decided to get off it. Went to the doctor one day and said my heart was pounding, but it was only at 86 and put me on metoprolol (12.5 mg twice a day). After a week of poisoning myself, I decided to get off it. The anxiety and always waking up in a panic attack was crazy. The withdrawals are ugly also, though, but I’d rather tough it out than go back on this stuff. I don’t feel like myself at all anymore, but I’m hoping it subsides as I was only on a small dose for a short period of time. Everyone should be careful with this poison."

• Bea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2015

For Atrial Fibrillation "I've been on metoprolol for 6 weeks after an AF episode of 15 hrs, 2 days after a total knee replacement. I was on opioids for pain and never developed constipation. Came off the opioids and find I have diarrhea, which seems to be the medication. I also developed vertigo 10 days ago. It's reduced in severity, but is still hanging around. Again, seems likely to be the medication. Off all things meant to help me sleep, metoprolol has made for some difficult sleepless nights, not something I've ever had before. At the same time, it's controlling my heart rate and BP, and so far no more AF. My first week home from rehab, I also suffered the anxious feeling, which was an unpleasant, crawly feeling in my chest. It seems to work though."