Metoprolol and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Lil...
• May 25, 2020

For Mitral Valve Prolapse "I was prescribed metoprolol for my MVP. I have been on it for about 2 years, and it's really helped with the palpitations. I was on 25 mg and it was perfect for me. I recently developed high blood pressure, and my cardiologist took me off of the metoprolol, and we tried various BP medications. I had side effects (double vision, bloating, diarrhea, headaches, you name it). She wants me on a beta blocker, and beta blockers cause all kinds of side effects. She put me back on metoprolol, but now I am on 50 mg a day. Since I have been on the higher dosage, I've gained weight and can't lose it, again, another side effect of this drug. My wrists and face are swollen. I go again to see her in July, and I am almost certain she will up the dosage because the blood pressure is not what it should be. I am going to suggest that she put me back on my 25 mg and use something else that will work with the metoprolol to help lower my blood pressure. This is the only drug that can work for my MVP, but at a lower dosage."

• Rac...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 16, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I was put on Metoprolol Succinate ER 50 mg for high blood pressure (150/80) when COVID started almost 2 years ago. When I began having shortness of breath and chest pains, I was too afraid to go to the doctor, so I persevered, not knowing the cause. I lost 20 pounds, but I kept feeling worse and worse, barely able to function and extremely depressed. One day I started checking my blood pressure later in the day instead of in the morning and was shocked to see it was dropping to 90/50 and pulse 50, which is when I was having episodes like I was going to pass out. Finally, after seeing my doctor, I've gradually cut down to a quarter pill (12.5 mg), which I'm also afraid to completely stop, even though my BP is very low to normal all of the time. I'm sure this pill helps people and wouldn't want to interfere with anyone's meds, but getting off of this is brutal. I have anxiety already, and each time I cut back, it's really bad and headaches for weeks."

• Sjm...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 8, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I was put on this for high blood pressure and anxiety. It works sometimes, but the side effects are awful. Gained 30 lbs in 3 months. But even worse are the headaches and lightheadedness, the headaches sometimes last for days. And aspirin doesn't work. I take hot showers a couple of times a day to ease the tension in my head. I'm almost off of it as I'm on a new diet."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2023

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "Horrible headaches, blurry vision, overall sick. Took 3 months. No more."

• Jay...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I had many side effects: anxiety, cold limbs, insomnia and nightmares, rash, and headache."

• 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."

• Lea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Side effects: swollen ankles, constant cough, headache. Lowers blood pressure."

• Mgb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Been on this medication for 2.5 months, and it makes me feel bad. Memory lacking, headache, and depressed. Only take 12.5 daily. BP and heart rate low. I guess it's working, but makes you feel sick."

• Boo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 8, 2016

Metoprolol for Angina "Extreme fatigue. Pressure in my head. Headaches. Dry mouth."

• Boo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 8, 2016

Metoprolol for Angina "Extreme fatigue. Pressure in my head. Headaches. Dry mouth."

• Kri...
• May 12, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "I get severe headaches from this medicine."