Metoprolol and Dizziness: What Users Say (Page 3)

• ril...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 5, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "I was put on metoprolol for SVT and IST after other medications made me worse, dropped my blood pressure too low, etc. Although it never completely dissipated the issues, I was going from everyday occurrences to every 3-6 months between each episode. No problems getting the heart rate up in exercise (still quite the opposite, actually! I can reach 180 bpm after 5 mins). Unfortunately, it didn't stop the progression to AF. After 6 years of SVT and metoprolol, I was further diagnosed with AF. The dosage was increased from 25 mg to 50-75 mg per day. Starting to work a little better now in preventing rapid AF, however, I still get slow AF. Dry mouth, cold extremities, and occasional dizzy spells have been all too common, however, definitely a small price to pay. 28-year-old female."

• Gar...
• February 26, 2018

For Atrial Fibrillation "I had two stents put in after a heart attack. About three months later, I started getting dizzy, and at times would go down to my knee. I was on 5 mg metoprolol. Then I was put on 25 mg metoprolol and had the same thing going on. So I was put on 50 mg and had one time heavy breathing, but that all went away after 20 minutes. Have been on 50 for 3 weeks, nothing else. Time will tell. I noticed no triggers outside of caffeine."

• Mom...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 25, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I started taking metoprolol 25 mg ER after a heart attack. The 25 mg lowered my heart rate to where I was tired and dizzy. Now I take 1/2 (12.5 mg) pill once in the morning, feel good, and have had 1 minor migraine in 3 1/2 years. Prior to the heart attack, I was having bouts of migraines, a new migraine daily for 3-4 days, about once a month."

• Ang...
• April 2, 2016

For Angina "I have an ascending aortic aneurysm and was put on metoprolol to help control chest pain and lower my heart rate. I've been on it 1 month and have about half as much pain, and my heart rate has dropped from the 100s down to the 80s. The only side effect noted is mild dizziness every once in a while. I'd like to have no pain, but considering my situation, that's not realistic, so I'd say I'm happy with the results so far."

• unk...
• November 4, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on Metoprolol for 20 years. I was diagnosed with high blood pressure when I was 23 years old, started on 100 mg, now I'm on 25 mg. I do experience anxiety a lot and tiredness, along with dizziness at times. The medicine does work, just hoping someday my kidneys will mend themselves so I can stop taking this medicine."

• Kiw...
• July 12, 2017

For Migraine Prevention "Migraines and thunderclaps for the last 3 weeks, every day except one and ranging from mildly annoying to vicious thunderclaps. Pain relief has had minimal effect, I haven't been to work and most days too tired to function. The doctor gave metoprolol, I've been on it 2 days, I am still getting migraines and also a new side effect. I feel like I'm on a merry-go-round when I sit up or stand. My balance is so off I want to stop the drug. Is it too early to tell if it's working?"

• Gee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2022

For Heart Failure "I started on 50 mg, which caused me to go to the ER. My BP dropped. I was dizzy and faint. Whenever I got up, I was so dizzy. After about a week, the dizziness was still there, but I tried to manage it. I would get up to do daily normal tasks. I could for about 5 mins, then my heart would race. I love baths, but after a warm bath, I was so dizzy it took at least 30 mins to calm down. I’m currently trying a 1/2 of 25 mg. All the dizziness is not as bad. This is my fourth day. If it gets better, I’ll update."

• bro...
• April 30, 2009

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I was put on 50 mg 3 times a day for rapid, arrhythmic heartbeat and high blood pressure in November last year. At first, it made me very sleepy and dizzy, but I have gotten over that. It lowered my heart rate into the low 60s and 50s, occasionally upper 40s. Halving the dose has not changed this; I am hoping to be off it, or at least on an even lower dose after my next cardiology appointment in June. I think it is making me forgetful. That has definitely been a problem since taking it, although I was a bit of an absent-minded professor before. It may also have helped lower my blood pressure, although I have made some diet and lifestyle changes that would affect that, also."

• Got...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2021

For Mitral Valve Prolapse "I had a mitral valve replacement. After about 6 weeks, I started getting shortness of breath. Doctors said part of the healing process, then dizziness, confusion, then numbness in feet and hands. I kept complaining, the cardiologist's nurse called and said to quit taking metoprolol. They had me quit cold turkey. Then, 4 days after quitting, I started having bad withdrawal symptoms, tingling from feet to top of head. It has been a month now, I have neuropathy and shortness of breath. Pray to God it will get better. I do have some better days, but it doesn't last. I can breathe a little better, it can go away quickly. Nobody can give me answers. Wish I would have researched a lot sooner. I was on 25 mg metoprolol succinate for 80 days, I would never take this drug again. I am sure it helps a lot of people but not me-very dissatisfied. Maybe it will take a few months to get out of my nervous system and fatty tissue."

• vau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2022

For Heart Failure "I've been taking this drug and later Entresto, which both caused me to go to the ER 3 times. I felt like I was going to faint, dizzy, and imbalanced. I only felt good laying down. I couldn't work or cook for more than a few minutes. It's been 3 months. I called my doctor to see if I could take metoprolol at night. I was taking it on an empty stomach in the morning with all of my other meds. I decided to take my other drugs in the morning and metoprolol at around 8 pm after eating a snack. To my surprise, I woke without any dizziness on Saturday. Sunday, I had mild dizziness getting up too quickly. I was able to do some cleaning and cooking. I was weak, but I attributed that to being in bed for 3 months. Today is Monday. I had a very good day until I took a hot shower and felt dizzy. However, this is good news for me. Right now, the ratings will be low until I'm sure it's good for me."

• gra...
• June 1, 2009

"I have hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and take metoprolol twice a day to keep my heart rate lowered and blood pressure down. It does the job well, but the side effects are rough to handle sometimes. Such as dizziness, sleepless nights, daytime drowsiness, forgetfulness, and depression, but I'm still coping after about four years, and I guess on for the rest of my life. But if I can manage after three brother suicides, then so can you."

• Cri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I just want to know I’m not alone in this!! I went to the clinic because I was feeling bad, and when they took my blood pressure, it was high, but it was because I had COVID. But in September, I went back because I had an eye infection. When they took my blood pressure again, it was high, so I went with a different doctor, and she prescribed lisinopril, which after taking it for 6 days gave me tachycardia. So she told me to stop it, and then she prescribed me metoprolol. Oh my goodness, I took it for 4 days, and it’s been the worst. I started feeling dizzy, and my pulse was getting really low, so talking to a doctor, he told me to stop taking it. However, it’s been a month since that, and I still feel dizzy, and my pulse is still low, especially at night. It goes down to 48 sometimes, and I’m scared. The worst thing, or best, depending on how you see it, is that my blood pressure is normal! I’m so mad because I was feeling fine, it only took a medicine to make me feel this way! :("

• Lif...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 15, 2021

For Heart Failure "I was diagnosed with heart failure and was prescribed metoprolol more than 16 years ago! I also was briefly on Coreg (carvedilol), a more effective heart medication, in my opinion, but I couldn't take the side effects, including the racing heart and the nervousness. Let's face it, most medications cause side effects, some more serious than others. Because of this, I asked my cardiologist to allow me to take all of my heart meds at night, which made a huge difference in my being anxious, dizzy, and lightheaded during the day."

• red...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2023

For Atrial Fibrillation "I’m otherwise healthy, and this drug works great to control my aFib. No episodes since starting it 3 months ago. It also keeps my bpm 60-70. But it comes with side effects. I have mild shortness of breath, feel tired all the time, have palpitations, and get dizzy when standing up too fast. I’m still able to exercise. Hoping for an ablation soon and to get off the meds."

• Edw...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 1, 2023

For Heart Attack "This is detective work. Many of the meds say they may cause dizziness. I'm now convinced it's the metoprolol causing fatigue, fuzzy vision, increased urination, and dreams (I never dreamt very much before). I was prescribed this after a mild heart attack, after which I had 2 stents in my distal RCA. I noticed my heart rate remained high (95 and greater) until I was diagnosed with lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma and began chemo. The lymphoma was causing pleural effusion (fluid accumulation around the lung), causing excess pressure on internal organs. Once the chemo kicked in, my heart rate went down to normal (70-80), but I still took the metoprolol because none of the doctors said to discontinue. I plan to advise my cardio doctor that I would like to discontinue this drug."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 3, 2022

For Heart Attack "Have been on this drug for two years. My side effects are being tired even after sleep. I have panic attacks, depression, can't stand to be around people, my vision is bad. When I talk, I lose my train of thought. I can remember people's names. I'm lightheaded, dizzy, my hair is falling out by handfuls. I have lost all interest in life as I knew it. The dose I take is 50 mg a day. I guess it may be keeping me alive. I was put on this because of a widowmaker heart attack 2 years ago, then a year ago, I had another stent."

• JW6...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 5, 2021

"After my husband of 51 years, health problems began from the drama. My doctor started me on this drug for tachycardia (high pulse rate). I also have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It has helped lower my heart rate from over 100 to 68, and my blood pressure is lower. I do have a problem with dizziness from it. Having a high heart rate made me feel a lot worse. I am aware of that, so I will continue taking it. I started out at 25 mg ER but now take 50 mg once a day."

• Nop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2021

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I’ve only been on this for 3 days, and I feel like a zombie. The brain fog is horrible, I can’t think straight, and thankfully I work from home or I’d be screwed. I can’t process things, it feels like my brain is just gone. But hey, at least my heart rate is down? This also gives me terrible dizziness about an hour after taking it. I feel like I’m spinning and losing balance. I had a very weird episode of palpitations last night as well, like rolling electric shocks in my chest. Not sure I’ll continue to take this, but I also can’t stand the tachycardia that it was prescribed for."

• Gee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 4, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on Metoprolol for about two years now. This drug is giving me awful side effects, and I am only on 25 mg a day. The two worst side effects for me are tiredness and bile puke at night. I had forgotten to take this med a few times, and I knew it because the night puke-ups were better. I cut my dosage in half and told my doctor that I have nighttime puke-ups. He put me back on the full 25 mg dosage. When I told him I was having difficulty taking this med, the doctor told me to take it anyway. He can say that, it’s not him having the puke-ups at night. I went down to a half dose again. I can’t stand getting dizzy at times, the tiredness, heartburn. I am sensitive to meds, I know, but I can’t imagine taking a higher dose of this medication. I would like to get off it altogether. I even tried taking Metoprolol in the morning, hoping that the side effects would wear off, but it didn’t matter when I took it. It did lower my blood pressure a little, so that is why I am still on a half dose."

• meb...
• February 22, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "This medicine did lower my blood pressure, but the side effects were horrible. It caused hair loss, skin rash, weight gain, insomnia, tiredness, dizziness, and depression."

• few...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2022

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "Been on this for 5 months since the heart stent. Worst 5 months of my life. No energy, dizziness, depression, shortness of breath. This rubbish is absolutely awful."

• Bud...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 18, 2017

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have gained weight, feel lethargic and irritable. Hair thinning. Constantly running nose, dizzy, slow heart rate. I actually feel terrible. I can't exercise as I feel unbalanced."

• JJ ...
• February 25, 2008

For High Blood Pressure "This is a beta-blocker and makes me feel awful! Nausea, dizziness, sleepy but restless, but the nausea is the worst. It may help some people, but my side effects are worse than the alternative!"

• TTa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "This drug gave me horrible side effects. I'd rather take nothing than use this. I was always dizzy, everything was a blur, etc."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2019

Metoprolol for Angina "Very dizzy on 25 mg twice a day, no energy. Dizzy driving, big headaches, brain fog, and low heart rate."