Metoprolol 10+ side effects | Things to be aware of while taking metoprolol
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- Metoprolol is known for its brand Lopressor, Betaloc and Toprol XL is used to treat high blood pressure, also called hypertension, irregular heart rhythm, also called arrhythmia, heart failure, to prevent chest pains caused by angina, and improve the survival after a heart attack. It is also use to prevent migraine headaches.
Metoprolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It works by reducing the work
load of the heart, thus the strain of the heart. it lowers the heart rate and also widens the blood
vessels to reduce blood pressure.
When you must not take metoprolol
Do not take metroprolol if
you are allergic to it or any beta blockers that you might have in the past
or any other ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. If it’s your first time taking it, you will
only know it after you take it. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include shortness of
breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the
body; rash, itching or hives on the skin, if this happens, send yourself to the hospital
immediately.
more in video
I want to particularly talk about Asthma, taking a beta blocker may trigger your asthma symptoms or make them worse. However Not everybody with asthma is sensitive to these medicines and this is rare with metoprolol. Your doctor may decide to prescribe you a different medicine or increase the dose of your asthma preventer medication.
Medication interaction
Anti-inflammatories such as diclofenac (e.g.
Voltaren Rapid), ibuprofen (e.g. Nurofen), mefenamic acid
(e.g. Ponstan), naproxen (e.g. Naprogesic) which you can
buy without a script from a pharmacy.more in video
How to take it? How much to take it?
Dependent on your condition and what other medication you are taking, the doctor will
prescribe you the appropriate dose.
Doses usually ranges from 12.5mg-200mg. It comes in slow release tablets which is taken
once a day or immediate release which is taken anywhere from 2 to 4 times
Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water.
It does not matter if you take metoprolol before or after food.
more in video....
Things to be aware of:
Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication
affects you.
• and no alcohol while you are on this medication as it can make you extra drowsy.
• Remember to spend time reading the medication leaflet when you first receive the
medication from your pharmacist. it’s not gonna take you a lot of time, may
10 minutes. If your pharmacist forgets to give it to you, remind them. I will also put
one through a link down in the description box for you.
Diabetes
If you have diabetes you need to take extra care to measure
your blood glucose levels regularly because Beta-blockers
can cause an increase in blood glucose levels, especially when you
first start taking them. This effect usually settles with
time.metoprolol can reduce the warning signs of a low blood
sugar level such as feeling of fast, irregular or strong heartbeats
(palpitations) or tremor.
Side Effects:
• Tiredness, weak and dizziness - if this happen, stop
what you are doing - rest, sit down or lie down until the
dizziness goes away. do not drink alcohol. do not drive,
operate machinates and do anything else that could be
dangerous.
• you might get light headedness as well especially you stand up too quickly, we call
that orthostatic hypotension. so be careful when getting up from a lying
down of sitting position to prevent any falls. get up slowly, if possible hold onto
something as you get up.
• Headache - Headache should only last for 1 week. if it
goes longer than that, or its severe, see your doctor.
things you could do within this week is have lots of rest,
drink plenty of water, avoid drinking alcohol and ask your
pharmacist to recommend a painkiller for you.
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They have tried to put me on Beta Blockers for years. The side effects are way worse than they help. The side effect they do not mention is what it does to your brain. Serious Vertigo and fuzzy thinking.
They have tired, so they haven’t been able to? Beta blockers are not equal, everyone react to them differently. Have the doctor try to put you on other types of beta blocker ?
OMG thanks my brain fog explained
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I have been taking Metoprolol for at least ten years now, without any adverse effects.
That’s good to hear giovanni.
I experienced weight gain, which is a side effect not mentioned in the video.
I wish my doctors were as though as this young lady I've been on Metoprolol for decades and was never told all this. Thank you Soonkie! TheReaper!
Hello Joeblackakatraper, these are some counselling points and information we give out from the pharmacy when you receive your information. Nice to meet you. See you around.
Thank you for your informative video. I'll talk with my doctor about some of the issues you made me aware of. 👍🏽
Many of the things I say is general nature only. Yes, you need to follow your local doctor’s instruction looking after you in real life and watching your physical situation and blood results etc. because everyone is different.
She speaks well not fast not slow sounds informative. Plus atractive
Hello Lestrr, thank you for your kind words. :) you might be interested in following me on my other channel where I put out my original music and entertainment videos. Hope you enjoy them :) ruclips.net/user/soonkie
Thx for the info. Fortunately, I was on that medication for only a few months. Docs say I no longer needed it. Not a bad thing!
That’s great to hear that you do not need it anymore Vh Hurtado.
Hi, your presentation is very good and informative. Thanks, would appreciate your doing a video on BPH and related medication 🤝
Hello K, what medication specifically are you interested? I have done quiet a few blood pressure medication.
Hi, Thanks for prompt reply. I would like to know more about BPH medication Silodosin+Dutasteride 🙏
Very interesting video Soonkie thank you
Why I understand advising people of possible side effects, too many read that as guaranteed side effects. I've been taking metoprolol succinate for 21 years, and I have had no adverse reactions to it at all. As someone that used to have trembling fingers from hypertension, a rapid heartbeat, and a thick heart muscle as a result of the hypertension, this drug has taken care of all of these symptoms, and as a result I feel calmer, and my heart is no longer thick walled. So for me personally, I like this particular drug.
Most people don’t experience side effects, if they do, it’s usually minor and hoes aways in a short period of times. These medication are life savers. And the benefits outweighs the potential side effects sooo much, that’s why it is on the market. These information are consumer information available when you receive the medication. It is important as well for people to be able to identify certain side effects and deal with them fast.
@@soonkiethepharmacist I've seen many say they would rather live with hypertension than take medication for it. They ignore the fact that hypertension also has side effects, and they're not possible side effects, they're guaranteed.
I have been using this drug for 7 years without any issues. Works for me. Glad no side effects. I take 25mg daily. Thanks for the info.
Well explained Pharm Soonkie. Welldone. This is definitely helpful
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I have been on 200 mg of Metoprolol for nearly 20 years. I am a trial lawyer and it keeps me calm. It keeps my high blood pressure under control. I have been eating a banana a day. I just had my annual visit with my primary physician, and am going for blood tests this week. It seems to me my potassium levels are measured as part of the panel he orders each year, I will inquire when I get the results.
Also, I would like to be your boyfriend!
Hello James, pleasure to meet you. this Potassium elevation is very rare, so I if your potassium levels are fine, keep enjoying your one banana a day!! It is a very nutritious fruit!
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Very informative THANK YOU
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Oh your channel so important to all of us
Thank you SL pharmacy
I’ve been on this medication for about 6 months. Will I be able to wean off of it? I’m taking 25 mg once a day.
I have been taking 25 mg once a day for the past 3 months, but lately I have been having extreme short of breath on an off during the day. I was also diagnosed with sport induced asthma and use an inhaler as need. Would this drug be the cause of my shortness of Breath?
Some people have a negative reaction and doctors really need to listen these complaints! I found that this drug put my heart in AFib, my doctor didn't believe so... because it was not a symptom or side effect listed on warning label. Have had quite a few cardioversions and as soon as I took this drug, I was right back in AFib. After years and years of being on this drug and having chronic Afib I finally was given an ablation and now off of drug...too late, years of Afib put a strain on heart and scar tissues on lungs. This drug needs to be tested further and doctors need to "listen" when patients tell them a symptom or side effect that is not listed on label. Not everyone reacts to drugs in the same way. My sisters are also complaining of same issue. Thanks for sharing!
I am sorry to hear that and Thank you for sharing.
Great, I have had swollen legs and ankles, using this drug. Have to check out, Using only 25 mg per day. Have to check all side effects.
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Good advice
Your highly developed enunciation of the English language is very effective in expressing yourself. You had an excellent teacher, or figured out, on your own that by controlling your lips movements, you could assure yourself being understood if the other person merely watches your lips to discern each of the sounds which might otherwise escape them were they not looking. Excellent delivery!
Hi emmettwalz, thank you for letting me know. I am so glad that you actually find my lip movement effective in communicating. 😊I did do a lot of trilingual speech competition throughout my primary and high school years, maybe that helped? 😊I would thought that my accent make my English harder to understand. Thank you for letting me know! You have a great great day. See you around!
I have been taking it for 10 years and it does cause fatigue and sleepiness from time to time. It's to treat Afib and seems to be working in that regard.
Thank you for sharing !
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I’ve been on metoprolol about a year. I’m 28 and used to be very physically active but took a year off for school and got out of shape cardiovascularly. I started taking metoprolol for hypertension and anxiety, and it worked fine until recently when I have started working out again... I find it extremely hard to workout now. When my heart rate is increased I start to get heart palpitations until I rest... it’s frightening. I cannot run anymore without getting tired fast... I feel like an old man with CHF! Is this normal? My doctor doubled my dose during finals since I had higher BP from stress, and I’ve been taking the same dose even though I graduated and have low stress now. I scheduled an appointment with my doctor, but any advice from you would be helpful!
Hello Joshua, thank you for sharing. Not much help here, I could give I am afraid. I am sorry. your case is more complicated. You need to work with your local doctor and local pharmacist. And yes, dose adjustment might be necessary. I hope your feel better soon. ❤️
The booklet I got with my metoprolol says NOT to do strenuous activity or exercise hard. You shouldn’t be running a on this medication at all. Walking is ok, but nothing to purposely raise your heart rate.
@@soonkiethepharmacist I was switched from metoprolol to lisinopril and am fine now, thanks for your reply!
@@dcdc6762 thank you for the info!
Did 589,988 push-ups total in the month of July 31,2022
Thanks for the info. I have a lot of those side effects especially the ringing in my ears. Never thought of my meds as a reason. Nothing they’ve done helps me including inserting tube in my ear.
Thank you for sharing never too much shoes. Wow , you must have many many shoes! Lol.. hm... talk to the doctor again.. maybe changing another beta blocker may help. See what he thinks
Wow. I'd almost totally forgotten about the ringing in my ears!! It was when I first started taking metoprolol. Insane ringing. The kind to drive you up the frigging wall! Finally stopped as my chemistry adjusted to it!! My doctor was No help. He never even suggested it might be a side effect of this medication. I quit taking this drug completely about 2 months ago. Feel much better now, with energy levels returning to Normal!😉
There is a wonderful book named "Ototoxic Drugs Exposed" which discusses the damaging possible side effects to the ears from various drugs. Metoprolol is listed as having 6. When I told my doctor that my tinnitus was worse after taking Metoprolol, she said that it was not possible because tinnitus was not listed as a side effect. My pharmacist said that it was listed as a side effect. I looked and found another beta blocker with less possible side effects but I'm pretty sure that the damage has already been done. Everybody's system is different and some people might be able to tolerate some medicines better than other people. I'm just sorry that I didn't stand my ground.
@@joanschilleci7564 To make matters worse we had moved into our new home. The acoustics are really something else! And not just in the bathrooms either. Finally figured out a cheap way to dial down the frigging reverb!Whew! Between metoprolol and the echo in the house it truly had me Dizzy enough to fall into walls if I suddenly got out of bed!! #WTH?🤔😐😝 (How are you doing now?🤔)
@@joanschilleci7564 Thanks for the info.
HI Doctor,
Could you please tell us which are the interactions of Metoprolol. I am taking Betaloc ZOK 100 and i want to know if there is any interaction with VARDENAFIL OR TADALAFIL
Hi Giorgos, you need you doctor to monitor you on using these medication. If the same doctor who has given you the metoprolol, has given you Tadalafil, then you can use it. He has to monitor you blood pressure and you heart condition while you use it
Thank you. I take a half metoprolol daily. I haven’t had any problems, but I do get tingles in my hands and feet. I wonder if the tingling is a result from using metoprolol or does metoprolol cause colitis?😊
Thanks. Been taking this medication for approximately 9 years and have no energy. Gained a lot of weight and just feel bad. Are there other med.s, I can take for my afib? By the way seeing your beautiful face does brighten my day. Thanks again for the much needed information.👍😍👍
Hello Bill, happy new year! Thank you for watching. You would need to consult your doctor about other treatments for afib. Tell him your concerns. I am not in the position to give you any personal advice on medication choices not knowing your condition thoroughly. Normally pharmacist only make prescription medication treatment suggestions directly to doctors after doctors tell us the exactly patient’s condition. We don’t directly consult patients about medication choices unless initiated by a doctor, and the report will always directly go back to the doctor first to make final decisions. Directly consulting patients might Influence their perception on their medication choices with the doctor and it might not be the best outcome for the patient. So talk to your doctor about it. You might even want to seek a second doctor’s opinion. 😊
My doctor tried to tell me this was in my head. I'm also convinced beta blockers gave me diabetes. Since I went keto, I'm off all that crap!
Me too, just found out it’s been robbing me of B12, so I take 2500Mg daily and it’s been an immediate turn around !
Very good!!
Thank you for watching Peter! 😊
Vitamin B12 was being taken out of my system, B12 2500Mg daily made a world of difference !
Thank you for sharing
I was prescribed Metoprolol due to atrial ventricular tachycardia by a cardiologist. Was having AT's once/month for about 6 months with ER visits every time. This medication has been absolutely wonderful in regulating my heart rate and haven't had one ER visit in the 4 mos I've been taking it (100 mg/day). Again, as she mentions, seek professional advice before taking.
Thank you for watching Athan and thank you for sharing 😊
@@soonkiethepharmacist You're welcome. Thank you for sharing your professionalism and knowledge with us.
Yes I love Metoprolol
Hyperkaelemia (Too much Potassium in your blood) is a rare side effect of metoprolol. Banana contains high in Potassium and it might further increase your potassium levels in your blood and cause all sorts of heart problem if you have metoprolol induced hyperkaelemia. However, because it is rare, most people are not affected by it. If you eat one banana a day and have your Potassium blood results coming back as normal, you can keep eating one banana a day.
😊 Metoprolol induced hyperkaelemia does not apply to you.
Eat a banana most every morn with cereol. No.problems noted
I have only been on this for about a week and coincidentally, I have developed a thickened tongue and a very bad and constant burning sensation in my mouth and tongue. It is so bad that even water burns. I can't eat. I have also been having anxiety and panicked feelings. Dry mouth, and weakness and dizziness also. I am a stable diabetic, and am on Nsaids as well as multiple psychiatric medications. I am stable for years on all my other medications, and never had any adverse effects untiI this medication. Iwas previously on Atenolol and only stopped by Dr. orders due to my blood pressure being too low. What can I do besides talking to my doctor or pharmacist? The swollen tongue, anxiety and burning mouth are the most worrisome symptoms, and I feel I can't wait due to the severity of symptoms.
Hi Rebecca, I think the symptoms that you are experiencing is related to you stopping the atenolol maybe too quickly? Low blood pressure is also a very serious thing as well. Yes you do need to go back and talk to your doctor about this. Usually beta blockers are stopped slowly and in a dose reduction over a set period. But again every situation is different. You need to speak to your doctor again it another doctor. Tell them what happened.
I’ve been taking propranolol 60 mg twice a day to ward off migraines. It has been working great for many years. Starting out on 20 mg than 40 all twice a day. What is the difference between these two Beta blockers? I’ve also had no noticeable side effects on this. See you in the movies 👀
Hello J olesko I noticed there is error in some information here. I am gonna delete This video, rectify and Reupload. So will you comment. 😊just wanna let you know. They are actually very similar, but one is used more to treat certain conditions than the other. :) hope you see this message. Will delete thai video soon. 😊
Thankyou Soonkie , the information was Sooooo helpful!!! I appreciate you for being very thorough , as I have been on Metoprolol for AFIB for about 1 1/2 years now , and my doctor was not very helpful , nor was my pharmacist . Thankyou again!!!😊
Hello Greg. I am glad you found it informative! 😊 and thank you for watching! Have a great day and see your around!
they told me i had afib too.. found out it was just a magnesium deficiency.. started taking magnesium supplements and no more afib and no more meds for a couple of years now.. they KNOW and they are lying to you. yw.
start taking magnesium
Solotol...thanks for talking about medicine.
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Beautiful lady, smart, knows here meds, pretty smile polite wish you were my pharmacist.🌹
Hello Mark, thank you so much for your kind words, you are so sweet.😘 I am your online pharmacist. Lol..You might be interested in following my new other channel, I do more music and entertainment videos there. Please do subscribe ruclips.net/user/soonkie
Is. This. Good for low ejection fraction I don't have high b/p or racing heart good oxg.i want your personal opinion please!!!?
Hi David, you need to speak to your doctor in regards of this.
3 months after I went on this, I developed peripheral neuropathy and Raynaud's syndrome
I am sorry to hear that bill. 😞
Thank you for such an informative presentation! I am on this medication and my doctor reduced the dose after I experienced some side effects, including ringing in the ears. Good advice to consult your doctor regarding any side effects if taking thIs medication.
Thank you for watching. I am glad all worked out well
Thank you.
Thank you for watching John 😊
Really helpful. Thank you Soonkie.
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@@soonkiethepharmacistI was put on Atenolol 25 mg for some episodes of Afib, anxiety and fast heart rate 26 years ago. I am now 67 and haven’t had any of those symptoms in at least 8-10 years. I would like to wean off the 25 mg or switch to something different. Is Metoprolol safer than Atenolol? My BP has went from 120/78 to 140/90 in last couple years. I have a choice of increasing the Atenolol to 50 mg one a day or try something like Metoprolol. Or would there be something better or just stay with Atenolol but increase to 50 mg. On Atenolol 25 mg my HR stays between 65-80. I’m just thinking my body might need a break from this drug after 26 years.
At first took toprol and instructed to take in the am. Made me sick to my stomach. Dr said to take at night before bed. Problem solved.
Now 3yrs on metoprolol. Dizziness-infrequent. Recent trouble sleeping. Hair loss. What sex drive? Difficulty hearing-runs in the family. And depression. Charlie horse in the middle of the night. Double chin showing the weight gain. Not going to the er for this stuff.
Thank you for sharing Joan.
Hello Dr., is it standard practice to prescribe this in its injection form for acute severe pain from whiplash, neck pain, back pain, etc. due to a car accident approx. an hour before? I found it very bizarre that it was prescribed for this purpose for a family member.
Hi sea flower, hm... maybe the doctor prescribe it for another reason that he has identified. I am not aware metoprolol is used for neck or back pain. You can ask the patient to ask the doctor what the medication is for. That would clarify things
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Very good information thank you
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My doc said nothing about side effects... I'm on so many meds its like a bowl of cereal for breakfast.😨
Hi Donna, it’s ok. If your are not experiencing anything, it’s all good. Side effects are usually minor and self limiting. If you feel unwell, then let your doctor know. In Australia, if a patient have more than 5 medication and the doctor is suspecting that they are experiencing side effects, the doctor can call for a specialist pharmacist to review and optimize their medication used. You can check with your doctor for services like this. Many of my patients are taking meds like a bowl of cereal, and it’s important for them to keep doing so.
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hello George, thank you soo much for the sweet message.. I am sorry I had delete this video and Reupload.. I discovered some error in my editing.. hope you see this before I delete it . 😊thank you again for you sweet message. 😘
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I asked my doc to take me off Metoprolol because of the side effects. He put me on Carvedilol 6.25 mg tab 2 x daily. Am I any better off, or is there a better B-blocker?
Hi Gregory, probably. Not all beta blockers are equal. Everyone react to them differently. See how you do and report it your doctor
@@soonkiethepharmacist Thank you!
I am taking 25mg metoprolol to 2x a day for a rapid pulse and I started having side effects that were hard to ignore after 6 years. Constant weight gain, breathlessness when walking, low energy and insulin kept going up. He tried switching me to carvedilol lowest dose, cant remember...maybe 3.25mg or something? But was told it was equivalent to my metoprolol dose, and it did not work as well. My heart rate and bp stayed high and never normalized but I was actually loaing weight again for the first time while eating healthy! Ive since switched back because the constant high bp and pulse was too much and while on the metoprolol again, my weight loss has practically stalled yet again. Is my body just used to the metoprolol?? Or is there an adjustment period when switching from one beta blocker to another?
Hm... I think it’s the nature of metoprolol. It lowered metabolic rate, your body is slower to burn off calories. In that case you need to eat less, and increase appropriate activities. Keep a diet diary, use a desert plate instead of a normal meal plate. Eat way less than what you usually eat. Because your don’t need those calories, you don’t need them. Otherwise it will turn into weight. 😊
Metoprolol is proven to cause weight gain. Even people who practice eating low carb such as Keto find themselves unable to lose any weight. Yes, it absolutely lowers your metabolism. Of course that doesn't mean it decreases your hunger! I would ask my doctor to switch me to another medication and see if you have success with both lowering your blood pressure and lowering your heart rate. And hopefully Aslo lowering your weight!!😉
Took metoprolol first day and went jogging, I felt like vegetable, so worn out. Took half of it next day and went jogging again and felt much better. Now still taking it and been doing cycling for 32 miles, no side effects at all. Of course I ate my bananas and no mentioned from my doc, maybe need to ask him about potassium.
The potassium elevation is more a rare side effects. Not everyone is affected. You can still take bananas, just not too much to be on the safe side. Some people take 3-4 banana a day. Yes, you can talk to your doctor about. Blood test would be an accurate reflection of it. If your potassium levels are in normal range while you are on metoprolol and you have been taking a banana a day, you should be ok to continue doing that. :) hope that helps
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Why do doctors and pharmacutical companies warn about allergic reactions if they refuse to acknowledge or test? I found I am extremely allergic to Plavix. I get extreme swelling in my legs - to the point where I cannot wear normal pants, a rash that covers up to 90% of my body. When I was first experiencing these problems I was on about eight medications for diabetes. I was getting very sick. One doctor went so far as to tell me to "suck it up and learn to live with it."
That Allergic reaction sound serious. I assume that is being resolve now? You are taking something else to thin your blood other than plavix?
I was told that I'd adapt to a med long ago. I changed Dr's.
Wow i did not know about the potassium side effect. I take metoprolol once a day. Four the last six years now. And I love my bananas. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Deon, no problems, if you have eaten so many bananas for the last six years, your blood levels of potassium is fine, don’t worry about it. It does not apply to you. This is a rare side effect. You can continue to enjoy your bananas. Thank you for sharing. 😊❤️
I also was taking Lisinoprel for my high blood pressure. Guess What? It ALSO can cause high levels of potassium in the blood. In fact, that's how it works to lower BP. My doctor NEVER mentioned that or that the metoprolol he prescribed could have this adverse affect!! I Don't take the metoprolol anymore. It was prescribed for my Afib.
Hi Soonkie, I've been taking this med for over 13 years due to erratic heart. After seeing you, I am now experiencing chest pains . You're cute! BTW, being married to a pharmacist for 30 years, one of the best pieces of advice from her was to move to the slow release tab. (24 hr. pill)
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try a magnesium supplement. yw.
I go back and forth with my dr. he did not show for the appt today. my BP has been fine all my life and my heart rate is now 63-70 bpm lower when i wake up. after 3 yrs metoprolol still makes me light headed after about 2 hrs. and I only take 12.5 MGs per day
Hello Wallu, I hope you manage to catch your doctor and tell him the issue by now. :)
I take for afib and I do have asthma but it seems not to affect it but I get lightheaded all the time I have been on the med for 10 years
Hi Jp, thank you for sharing. That’s great to hear it’s not affecting your asthma. And seems like you are stabilized on it. As long as the same doctor who is monitoring your heart and your asthma are the same doctor is watching you, you are fine. Make sure to report to the doctor if you feel unwell.
I use metaprolol , I had heart surgery 3 1/2 years ago a year after my surgery I was out walking in the sun I think it was July , I wasn't walking fast just walking and talking with my daughter, we left went home short drive, I couldn't remember anything something wiped my memory I believe it was that drug, I'm doing fine and have been fasting for the benifits on the brain , there for a while it was like having alzheimers
Hi Paul, thank you for sharing your experience.I am glad all it’s all good now. Fasting for the brain! Yes! There are studies that shows fasting improves cognition!
Thanks for a very informative video. The dizziness is the worst side effect I get. Can’t stand it.🙁
Hi Kathy, it shouldn’t last for over a week. The body should adjust itself.If it is still affecting you, you need to go back and see the doctor.
See if it might be OK to take at night so the effects are not as intense through out the day. Worked for me.
@@larrybe2900 Take mine at night also.
I just started taking Metoprolol 25g twice a day for premature ventricular contractions. On my second dose the dizziness really got to me. Can’t stand it either.
I’ve experienced several of these side effects n jus found out this med could be causing it.
Hi Dave, speak to your doctor about any of your concerns
the hypotension and dizziness is a marker of the depletion of vitamin B that this, and many other, medications causes when your body processes it. B-Complex vitamin daily and nutritional yeast sprinkled over your veggies or eggs in the morning, and it takes the dizziness factor out.
Thank you for your input Snaggle Puss daCat. That would be helpful for other readers here. Thank you 🙏
It's really odd that you use it for migraine headaches when it gives a hell of a headache as a"bizarre" side effect. I'm in crazy pain and chest pains too ever since taking metoprolol. I try not to faint. I take 40g of potassium daily. Bummed.
Hello Jamie, you need to let your doctor know about this Immediately. Chest pain is concerning. Metoprolol increasing potassium levels in the body is more a rare side effects. Everyone is different. So were you prescribed 40g potassium daily? Even that you might still be within range. Have you got a blood test done lately? You need to get your pains sorted. Call your doctor now!
Stop taking it! You don't need it! Your body does not have a Metopropol deficiency! It's a poison just like the rest of it!
@@openyoureyes4799 so, I have 1/3 more heartbeats than normal in a 24 he period. I have heart murmurs by the dozens. It was to the point of not being able to bend over or walk across the room. Doc got the heart rate down with the meto. But the side effects are killin' me. Headaches, chest pains, throat muscle hurts, dizziness, really bad stomach aches with burning, and shortness of breath. Doc said about my headaches, "that's really odd because they use this for migraines." Basically calling me a liar. I had bacterial endocarditis 27 yrs ago with a heart surgery. My pulmonary pump is messing up and fixable she says. It's very painful. I asked her for a prescription of Vicodin for the pain that comes and goes. She said, "I don't want to give you anything with all this going on." Can you believe it?! So, I cry a lot except when the pain doesn't let me. I need a different doctor. She's from Seattle and came to Ellensburg to screw central Washington up. I'm still alive. I just don't know for how long. I'm only 64.
@@jaimee8355 It sounds like you have some sort of mineral def. I had the same problem but the Met. made me too sick so I stopped taking it! I got connected with Dr. Bill Cole, and his program. I used to have a pacemaker and I no longer have one or need one! I lost 66 pounds in about 5 months on the program. It's pricey but I figured my life was worth it. Check it out! Stop the poisonous meds. Our bodies are created to heal themselves if given what they need to do so. Good luck! I eat a diet of fats, meat veggies,.... no grains, no potatoes, no sugar. no rice.
@@jaimee8355 There are other medications besides metoprolol that can lower your heart rate. Evidently this particular drug does NOT agree with your body chemistry. Those side effects are too serious to justify with keeping taking metoprolol. Change doctors if necessary!!!
What’s better, time release or just taking it every 12 hours in non-time release form ? Thanks.
Hi angel, the short immediate release one you need to take multiple times a day. The extended release you can take once a day. Follow the doctor’s instruction. I think the extended release is better for compliance.
@@soonkiethepharmacist Oh ok thanks. My NP said I can take the regular 25 mg tablets every 12 hours , but for some reason advised against extended or gradual release type.
I don’t have always have high BP, usually only when stressed. Which happens often enough 😂.
Maybe that’s why she advised against the time released type but,?! Seems like non-time release would gradually be fading off in its ability to protect you as the 12 hours go on. And she’s never said take it several times a day. Just every 12 hours. I hope she’s right. I could get a second opinion though (in person).
No one has ever mentioned potassium levels as a contributing factor to side effects - been on this since 2012 - now i'm having deep drops in B/P after eating on occasion.
Hi Mark, check with your doctor, and check if the bananas is the cause of the drop. It might not be. It’s not a very common side effect. You would need to have blood test down to check your potassium levels. The doctor would want to figure out the reason for your deep drop of blood pressure
I’ve been on metoprolol 50mg x 2 daily since 2011...I’ve taken both at the same time at or around midnight every night.
Hello, I see, and you are stabilized on it. Since 2011 is a long time. As long as the doctor knows what your are doing and it’s working, that’s fine. Thanks for sharing.
@@soonkiethepharmacist yes, ma’am
I was prescribed metropropol 25mg once a Day and I have been taking it for almost a month first few days i felt dizzy and out of it but soon that went away. I go to gym train hard 4 times a week and it did help me lower anxiety only problem I have is headaches..... Not sure if my body is used to that meds but besides headaches its been great.... Which is strange because its also given to People for migraines. I Will continue taking it but if migraines dont go away i ll talk to cardiologist to put me on different BB because living life with headache all day is not good
hello Marko. Is it a migraine or a headache ? They are different yea.. headache is quite a common side effect of metoprolol. After your gym replenish yourself with sufficient water. See if it goes away. Let your doctor know if it doesn’t go away.
@@soonkiethepharmacist i think its headache lol.... Looks like its slowly going away but of course if I keep getting it I Will talk to my doctor about switching to different BB. Thank you for responding 😁🥰
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Hello doctor I was prescribed Metaprolol for my pvcs and palpitations for the past 8 days I haven’t had any palpitations only side affect I have I cannot get a good night sleep omg it sucks told my doctor about it and he said I haven’t heard of that side affect what should I do
Hi Leo, for some people, beta blocker like metoprolol can affect sleep. I would say go to a different doctor, tell that doctor about it. some doctors prescribe melatonin to go with beta blockers. I talk about melatonin in this video. ruclips.net/video/KMNvQ1i7MWE/видео.html
LEO VARGAS: Hello there. I’ve been having pvcs for last 3wks and my Dr said if I want he can put me on Metaprolol but after I researched it and seen all the dangerous side affects I’ll pass. I’m starting back my clean eating, taking in more magnesium, potassium, electrolytes etc….
Hi Leo. I also take metoprolol for afib. I often have insomnia and have really weird strange dreams. But I have a level teaspoon of raw honey before bed and it helps me fall asleep and sleep longer. Hope this helps.
Last few days have been pure hell for me. So dizzy when standing, it also gives me panic attacks, feeling hot & sweaty, confused feeling in my head.. it was prescribed for tachycardia 2,5 weeks ago but i just can't do this anymore. Is it really dangerous to stop taking it? I'm on 25 mg ER.
Hi Mentos, don’t stop abruptly, your tachycardia may go back even more severe, go back and see your doctor, let the doctor know what you are experiencing, if you need to stop or change to another medication, he will tell you exactly how to do it properly, so your tachycardia is controlled properly.
Did u stop taking it ? I got it four days ago and this is my third day for sinus tachycardia got proscribed 25mg and I have only been taking half the pill not two pills a day how they told me to take it I cut it in half and honestly I don't like how it makes me feel the side affects are messing up my whole vibe:( how can I stop this ?
@@rosewoods_oc5374 yeah i did. Panic attacks stopped a few weeks ago luckily.. these medications are prescriped way too easily.
Snookie you make my heart race. Do I need to take Metoprolol?
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I take this twice a day and have Diabetes, Fatty Liver and my hands and feet get SUPER COLD when it's cold 🥶 and they hurt something fierce
They hurt something fierce? Don’t get you there. You can where gloves and use a warm wheat bag to warm your hands Randy
Ask your doctor to assess for peripheral neuropathy since you stated your hands are cold and experience something fierce...I have neuropathy due to diabetes. The burning, numbing, shear pain can be so intolerable...I understand...good luck
@@pisageegee2424 I already did this
I took metropolol for 2 days only and i told my doctor my heart beat pause when i took it she said stop taking it. Is it okay?
Hi Jhessmine, yes, you need to tell your doctor and take it from there. Metoprolol slows down heart beat. Hope you feel better soon
I suffer from CRONIC PAIN from NEUROFIBROMATOSIS ;i use metropolor with Gabapentin,still the pain is high ; and suffer from Tarsel tunnel syntrome;what you recomend for all this pain ; is there something beter for my condition ?
Hi Messenger999 Mandingo, sorry to hear what you are going through. you would need to go back to you doctor. You may need to see a pain specialist for this.
My heart doctor said it was the safest over others such as antenolol etc
Thank you for sharing dirty horse
My dear doctor i have mild mvp and tachycardia before 2 year still tested it as it is in mild stage my doc said cm aftr 3 years its alright but metoprolol causes too much fatigue and cant speak some times its causing head rush i want to change my metoprolol meds plz help with this last few weeks became hell my doc said use half tablet of 12.5mg metoprolol is there any other way?
Hi Gajendra, I hear what you are going through. Follow you doctor’s instruction, half it and you should feel better. If not ok, go back and see him again. Work with your doctor.
@@soonkiethepharmacist thanks for the concern 🥰
@@soonkiethepharmacist i am taking this pill from 22yr of my age but after a year of taking it causing side effects why not before ❓ why now ❓
Can be many potential reason, just as our receptors are more sensitive towards the medication over the years. Our elimination system is not as powerful as it used to be, causing higher concentration in our system, etc
This is another medicine I wish doctors actually knew of its effects on the human body vs whatever medical sales people tell them! After a year putting up w/ doctors changing the dose monthly I became useless as I lost the ability to even sit up in bed let alone handle a basic daily activity.
Hi Soonkie this is the most thorough video on explaining the possible side effects. I am currently taking Metoprolol 25mg twice a day and having tremors and become very jumpy just as I fall asleep ,is this bad or should I keep taking it?
Thank you Soonkiie!
Hello Billy, Don’t stop abruptly if your are already stable on it. If you stop abruptly you will get tachycardia. You need to see your doctor ASAP though to get this thing reviewed and your doctor will teach you how to stop it if needed.
@@soonkiethepharmacist Thank you Soonkie for the advice and yes it's true you are beautiful.
@@billstock3663 stop taking metoprolol i started with 25 mg then it fucked up my heart rate ,lose weight and eat right ,metoprolol also caused my blood pressure to rise then they wanted to give me higher doses,stop taking it you will be ok
@@tomjohns5146 thanks are you taking any kind of ace inhibitor right now? I'm not even over weight and have slightly high blood pressure,I was taking Bisoprolol before and it was making tired all the time and even depressed, suicide started occupying my thoughts. and if you tell your Dr. they end up prescribing an anti depressent which will make you even more suicidal. I know it sound crazy that blood pressure meds(ace inhibitors specifically)they cut off your adrenaline and I think that's the cause of the low mood that I was feeling.
@@billstock3663 hey bill my 2years year ago my dr prescribed me metoprolol because my blood pressure and heart rate was a little high ,he said 25 mg would help but what it did was cause me mental depression heart palpatations all which he said was normal ? i decided to just stop taking it and after 3 days i was back to feeling normal then i went on a diet lost 29 pounds and my blood pressure and heart rate became normal, but it was never that high to begin,my advice is get off that shit because i believe i would have committed suicide because i was not thinking or acting like my old self
I took clonazepam and prochloroperazine in the evening... Can i take metoprolol succinate as per my routine
Hi firdous, metoprolol looks fine. I would look out more for the interaction of clonazepam and prochlorperazine. Make sure the same doctor is prescribing you these medication and you are being monitored for the use of this combination.
How can I get off 50 mg of metoprolol without rebound effect?
I could hardly understand her at all. Just took myself off Metropolol, never had high B/P in my life & have very slow heartrate (Bradycardia). Makes me so weak like I can't even walk.
Soonkie, please make 10+ side effects and things to be aware of while taking clopidogrel (plavix). This medication is commonly given along with metoprolol. Thankyou for all of your knowledge and wisdom.
Got ya consis. 😊
Since metoprolol eases blood flow, does it affect ED?
Hi Oz, I am very cautious in answering question like this. because it might affect your perception of the treatment and affect your treatment. and I do not know you situation enough. please speak to your doctor.
Can you get rid of Echo?
Hi jadwiga, you mean you heard echo in my video? Or your ears are ringing?
I take Meloxicam. Will that effect it?
The doctor would have prescribed that for you? Then that’s fine. Usually short term use as meloxicam can raise blood pressure
I'm taking prolomet100mg two times per day. I have confusion and giddiness
You need to go and let your doctor know about this
Thanks very much sweety,lol.
Thank you for watching Ricardo.
Thanks! Bananas ? You'd think after 3years someone would have mentioned that!🗿
When taking a diuretic, potassium can not be replaced with a whole extra large box of bananas every day. Thus, the potassium is prescribed.
It’s a rare side effect of metoprolol. If you have been doing blood test and your potassium levels are fine, you should be fine taking what ever amount of bananas you use to eat.
Hm...hey Jamie, there was a shortage of potassium tablets at one stage in Melbourne. And our specialist information hospital pharamcist was trying to search for a solution, and their research was one 600mg potassium tablet is equivalent 1.5 big bananas. Community pharmacist like us too the advise and was asking patient to eat 3 big bananas to make up for 2 x600mg potassium tablets. However this is not a good method to do it. Too many varying factors, types of bananas, weight of bananas etc.
@@soonkiethepharmacist I take 80mg of furosemide daily with 40 mg of potassium. And they added quinapril and metoprolol last year. Can't eat enough bananas to replace the potassium that gets drained with everything else. It was 1994 when I got bacterial endocarditis going to the Dentist. I thought I had the flu and almost died. Twice. Out of body experience and a flat liner. They scraped the bad vegetation away and I have a leaky, murmur filled racing heart. Both AFib and Afil. Having problems with my pulmonary pump now from extreme stress with me being POA and Per Rep to an awful family. Three plus yrs of Hell still going on. The Judge won't let me quit 😭. The metoprolol causes side effects that my doctor won't address. I'm looking for a doc again. Meantime, I'm still here. 27+ yrs later. Ouch, Hallelujah.
Jaime E Hi Jamie， I am sorry to hear that. Yes. Try another doctor for a second opinion. Have you heard Tony Robins? His teaching of mindset is good help you feel better. Same thing happen to different people and being perceived differently thus having different effect on their feelings and output. Check him out. There are also many many RUclips videos, websites books out there talking and teaching us how to change our perception to get a better quality of live. Check them out. Hope that helps. Happy new year Jamie😊
If this is true and i believe that it is i need a new cardiologist i take 100 mg 2 times each day and i keep experiencing new symptoms also on digoxin amiodarone diltiazem warafin
Hi Mike, what symptoms are you experiencing? You need to let your cardiologist know if you have any concerns
How does Metoprolol interact with Ambien?
Hi Kevin, I think it’s more of a potential additive dizziness effect to watch out for. Metoprolol may cause dizziness at the start of treatment as blood pressure may drop too low while the body adjust it self. And zolpidem works in the brain to help you sleep which affects consciousness.
Thank you for giving me your professional insight.
What a cute pharmacist. I love her brown eyes.
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I’ve noticed two other side effects.
I take 25mg twice a day and I bicycle a bunch. If I take Melatonin the night before it amplifies the Metoprolol. My heart can’t keep up when I’m cycling. The other interaction is when I eat food with MSG. It cases my heart to race. I read that MSG can block Metropolol so I am careful. Low levels do not seem to effect like a higher amount. I ask at restaurants and check package labels but now days the phrase “and spices” means, includes MSG.
Hello Hope2 Someday, yes MSG can cause heart to raise for some people. I am glad you found out what works and what doesn’t work for you. Stick to what work and avoid what doesn’t. 😊
Yes maam,ok yes maam,o ok ill be careful yes maam
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Me-TO- prolol/ Isosorbide, can't take either one.
Thank you for sharing Martin
Metropolol will give you ED, but she didn't mention that.
Yes, there are documentation about that. Not all people will experience that. I haven’t listed all side effects of metoprolol here. It’s important to weigh out benefit and risk in medication selection. Your doctor will work with you on that.
I can attest to that ed side effect. My erection went from a solid 10 to maybe 5 or 6. Worst part is that it also make my penis crooked and feels strained. Told my cardiologists but told me to keep taking it. Great taking a drug for something that I never had a need to take before my CABG but now I "have to" take to not over work my heart. I'll make a vid on my experience before and after surgery. My heart surgery story.
Ok now
I was told to take mine with food.
Hi Dale, if your doctor day to take it with food, do that. I see all sorts of medication, where the books suggest one thing and the doctors say another. The doctor will know your situation best. Follow Their instruction. You can always ask the doctor the reason of why the doctor do something
What about Diltiazem?
I'm going to stop watching these vids, i get confused more and more. I have COPD and asthma and take this medication. I've been taking it for years. I have had a few different Drs and none have said anything about it being a bad combo. Oh well, life goes on and I just hope all goes well. What else can we do? hmm.
Hello Tex, not everyone will experience side effects, these are just precautionary, if it hasn’t affected you, keep on taking what you are taking. If it has, you can talk to your doctor and discuss it. Many contraindicated and interacting medications are used all the time in real life practise, because there isn’t much choice left, the doctor just have to monitor patients. That’s all. Hope this help. 😊
She fails to state “higher milligram dosage” can cause complications with copd and asthma. If you’re on a normal lower dosage, you will be fine.