Metoprolol and Shortness Of Breath: What Users Say (Page 3)

• 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."

• Bon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2021

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I had an ablation that put an end to my AFIB and flutter, but left me with periodic SVT. Started taking 25 mg metoprolol twice daily, but no relief from muscle fatigue and shortness of breath. I've just started on 50 mg 2X, which I'm apprehensive about because the drug does tend to cause sleepiness and lethargy in some people. Interestingly, Valsalva maneuvers have little effect on my SVT. When I had atrial flutter, carotid massage stopped it straight away. The only thing that seems to help with SVT is splashing cold water on my face or doing yoga breathing (inhale, hold, and slowly exhale while counting to 10). Sometimes I have to repeat that until I'm literally blue in the face. To quote the Terminator, 'I'll be back.'"

• 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."

• aun...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 8, 2023

For Atrial Fibrillation "It has worked very well for me to stop afib enough to remain calm, improve shortness of breath, and return to sinus rhythm in 2-4 hrs. Once it took 5 hrs. Usually some great relief in 1/2 hr. Making the afib less intense and with a lower heart rate."

• 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."

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2021

For Premature Ventricular Depolarizations "It did nothing for my PVCs. It caused reduced exercise tolerance, a cough, heaviness of the chest, and asthma-like symptoms. And this on a low dose."

• mar...
• May 2, 2010

"Listing the side effects I am having with metoprolol: weakness, shortness of breath, chest pressure at times, and depression."

• Rai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "It brings down my blood pressure okay, plus lowering my heart rate. This is using half a tablet x 2 a day of a 50 mg dose. Unfortunately, it causes me breathing issues."