7 Bizarre Side Effects of Metoprolol ❤️️
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Published 2020-07-21
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What does Metoprolol do?
Metoprolol is used to treat some heart problems and high blood pressure. It is also sometimes used for other conditions such as migraines.
How should you take Metoprolol (Lopressor)?
Take metoprolol regularly as directed with a glass of water. The controlled release (CR) or sustained release (SR) tablets may be halved if needed, but do not crush or chew them.
What if you forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and carry on as normal. Do not take two doses at the same time.
Can you take other medicines with Metoprolol?
Some medicines available without a prescription may react with Metoprolol including: anti-inflammatories, such as diclofenac (e.g. Voltaren®), ibuprofen (e.g. Nurofen®), or aspirin (e.g. Disprin®, in doses used for pain relief). These can also be found in some cold and flu medicines (e.g. Nurofen Cold and Flu®). diphenhydramine (e.g. Unisom SleepGels®) Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products or recreational drugs.
Is there anyone who can't take Metoprolol?
Tell your doctor if you have liver or circulation problems, asthma or diabetes.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking Metoprolol without talking to your doctor first.
Metoprolol side effects:
Please tell your doctor immediately if you have:
* Fainting
* Swollen feet or legs, or have shortness of breath
* Low mood
Tell your health professional if troublesome:
* Tiredness or weakness
* Trouble sleeping or strange dreams
* Cold hands and feet, tingling or numbness in your extremeties
* Changes in dexual function
* Stomach upset
If you feel lightheaded or dizzy after standing up, try standing up slowly and tell your doctor if it is severe or continues.
Will I still be able to drive?
Do not drive or use machinery if you experience any side effects that may make it difficult to do so, such as dizziness.
What strengths does Metoprolol come in?
Metoprolol Succinate (long acting, once daily) comes as 23.75mg, 47.5mg, 95mg or 190mg tablets.
Metoprolol Tartrate (short acting, twice daily) comes as 50mg, 100mg, 200mg tablets.
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All Comments (21)
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What did you like best about this video? What topic would you like me to cover next? Let me know here 🙂
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The problem is not talking to my doctor...the problem is him listening to me.😒
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I have found that I get more information from Youtube than I get from any of my doctors. I don't complain because I can get more complete info here. Thanks
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What I enjoyed about this video. It was very informative. I was taking metoprolol about two years ago on the recommendation of my cardiologist, who was very good (since retired). I did fine for a number of years, but all of a sudden my heart starting actin erattic so was placed in a heart center to determine what was my proplem. My blood pressure dropped extremly low. After I was removed from taking metoprolol I no longer had an issue. I also enjoyed your accent and loved to watch you. Think I was getting a crush. I am only 86. LOL
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PhD in pharmacology ... Thankyou - simple but better than All my professors ... impressive Doc !!!
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After I had a stroke at 67, my cardiologist put me on a 'cocktail ' of meds which included 'Metropolol' once per day. That was 23 years ago. i was warned that the drugs would likely effect how I felt..some more severe than others. Yes, but only for about 8-10 weeks. As time went on all 'side effects' subsided and my body adjusted to the combination of drugs. I am about to celebrate my 90th birthday and in amazingly good shape thank you very much. For me...Metoprolol has been one of 4 life savers. Literally.
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I’ve on this drug for many years for atrial tachycardia but my cardiologist has NEVER explained this drug better than you have. Thank you so very much.
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Wow, thanks Dr. Bailey. I know this is 2 years after the video, but I wanted to share my story. I started taking Metoprolol after surgery for a pheochromocytoma in which they took out a kidney and the tumor that reached into my heart through the inferior vena cava. This drug was given to me prior to surgery for about two weeks to get my adrenaline and creatine down so they could operate. This was 11 years ago and to this day I take 50MG every day. It has helped control my bp, my creatine levels, and much more. For me it has been a lifesaver and I don't think I would have survived without it. I have some of the side effects you describe, but they don't stop me from living at all. Thanks again.
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Instead of counting on your doctor for information, talk to your pharmacist. Medication is their specialty.
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This video has just given some patients MORE information than they get from their doctors.
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I’ve been my Moms caregiver for the past 7 years, and she has been on Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg, AM dose. She is now 89, and has dementia, as well as severe tinnitus, along with at least 5 of the side effects that you just pointed out. I would never have thought of her BP meds as an influencer for what she considers to be ‘just my old age’. I’m a bit frustrated that the medical industry would not have a verbal ‘Possible side-effects”disclosure, or a follow up “quiz’, just to make sure what their elderly patents are experiencing. Thank You!
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A first time visit to a cardiologist wanted to prescribe this to me 20 years ago..and i didn’t grasp why.I completed my visit and quietly exited the office and never returned.Doctors have this need to write a script for something for each patient just to achieve a new pharmaceutical 💰goal..Thank you for breaking this informative video down clarifying each side effect.
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Extreme tiredness during the day, and insomnia at night. Both were pretty awful. The fix? Take dose in the evening. A doc that listens is key.
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I suffered more from gaslighting from healthcare professionals when I suffered from side effects than the side effects themselves. I suffered from 'catatonic' seizures when taking this med and later another beta blocker. Had I not missed a dose ( and NOT suffered a seizure, after it becoming a daily event, the cause would have remained a mystery). My pcp thought it was psychological, my psychiatrist thought: neurological. It was chemical. I have a high sensetivity to chemical changes, so starting at a minimally prescribed dose is ill-advised. An ER Nitro tab lowered my heart rate to immeasurable and I ended up in the Emergency Dept. I urge folks to do their homework and trust what their unique body tells them.
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This is the kind of conversation everyone should have if you need to take this medication , Thank you.
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Thanks for the comments about bizarre dreams. I’ve learned to live with this but it can still be unnerving. You’re the first person to mention this. What a relief!
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I've been taking this for a while and i have almost all if not all of these side affects. Thank you.
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Am currently on Metropolol for A Phib. It has been a life saver, but I have a few of the side effects. No one ever talked to me about the side effects, so thank you very much for this video.
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Used to get panic attacks all the time. It's probably why I had the ❤ attack in 2019. The metoprolol stopped the panic attacks forever. Love taking it!
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Ive been taking Metoprolol for about 17 years and I learned some things from your video. You have a great accent Doctor! Grateful.
