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I started out with a bp of about 250/190. Yikes, right? Especially for someone my age, which is 30. I was prescribed Lopressor two weeks ago and today my pressure was 140/92. Not perfect yet, I know, but wow! Furthermore, I used to have serious headaches that I attributed to migraine but I haven't had the first one since I started this medication. I have to say, I'm really pleased with my re...

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i just started taking lopressor today.

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Bea | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/25/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I started taking this (1/2 tablet in the morning and 1/2 at night). I was feeling lightheaded. 5 days later I contracted covid. Thought my I'll feeling when up and about was the covid. I'm over covid now, but still can't function. The doctor's office told my to only take 1/2 tablet at night and see how I do. I'll have to start that tomorrow. Other symptoms are pressure in my ears, poor vision, HR readings are 50. Sure hope things improve soon. I'm on the med because of spoking BP to 190/90. A recent reading was 111/70. I'm not comfortable with this. Read More Read Less

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ANGELA | 55-64 | Female | Patient
7/11/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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The only side effect I’ve experienced this far is bubble gut/ diarrhea ?? Other than that, this medication is great!

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NoMore | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/16/2022
Condition: Heart Attack
Overall rating 2.7
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NSTEMI with successful reperfusion 36 months ago. No heart damage, LVEF 60%, no angina. Excellent stress test results 15 months post-MI. I gained 40 lbs despite aggressive workouts and diet, depressed, could not concentrate, no libido. My research indicated that the Lopressor was likely culprit. Dr. Cardio basically said "too bad, you have to take this for life or you will have another heart attack." I decided to stop the med anyway and fired the Cardiologist office. I asked Dr. GP to take over cardio care. He said yes, agreed with me stopping this med, and wants to get me off or lower the others from Dr. Cardio over the next year. That was 3 weeks ago. Lost 14 lbs so far, am running and lifting longer and harder without this poison. Mental fog and depression are gone, libido is back, sleeping much better. BP has dropped 20 points and RHR is down on average. This medication is known to have a negative effect on triglyceride, LDL, and HDL levels. I am curious as to lab results next month. This is my experience only. I am not saying to do what I did, but don't be afraid to DO YOUR RESEARCH and GET A SECOND OPINION if you don't believe the benefits are outweighing the side effects. In my case, I believe the Lopressor was causing more medical issues that it was curing or preventing. Read More Read Less

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Betaloc | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/14/2021
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Im on metoprolol 1 week yet.BP is low but my heart rate is still high up to 100 beats per minute.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/6/2021
Condition: Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Overall rating 2.3
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swelling of feet legs hands weight gain very bad

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Green0603 | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/26/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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Wheezing, can't breathe, weight gain, depression. Wanna be off this med but Dr doesn't wanna listen to the side effects. Isn't really keeping blood pressure under control cause of the weight gain.

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judyh | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/15/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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Had been taking generic Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg x 4 a day. MFG Trupharma. Blood pressure was ok. Not the best. Doctor changed prescription to Metoprolol Tartrate 50mg x 2 a day. MFG is different Aurobindo. My blood pressure went back up to 195/95. After taking it would go down to 170/85. Don't know what the difference is with this mfg. Called the Pharmacy and my doctor. Back to the old 25mg and blood pressure is at 150/70. Only been 2 days so expect it to come down more. Has anyone else had this experience? I believe according to the FDA a generic can have a difference of 20% from the original drug but most only have a 4% difference. Read More Read Less

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Ron | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/23/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking this for 34 years. Blood pressure has been great and no side effects.

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Carol | 75 or over | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/21/2016
Condition: Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Overall rating 5.0
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I call this my miracle drug. It does so much for me. I've been taking it for 20 years with NO side effects. It has taken away my panic attacks, taken away the severity of my Migraines, slows down my heart beat to around 60 beats a minute, helps my blood pressure stay down, takes away my shortness of breath. Can't ask much more from one pill. I take a time release. I'm almost 80 and I think the slower heart beat has given me a young appearance for my age. I've had an Aorta Heart Valve replacement 20 years ago and I'm still good with this Cow's Valve. 5 years over life expectancy for the valve. Love what this pill does for me. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/5/2014
Condition: Heart Attack
Overall rating 3.3
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I had a heart attack at age 55 due to bad genetics. I have gone from a fit person who exercised 5-6 days a week to being chronically fatigued, coupled with a 20-pound weight gain in 1 year. I eat healthfully and keep a food diary. I am on 80 mg. of Lipitor (atorvastatin) once a day as well as 12.5 mg. of metoprolol twice a day and baby aspirin. Also experience memory loss, lack of motivation and depression. I am not sure which drug is causing the symptoms but it is alarming to have such a large weight gain and feel tired all the time at my age. I feel like I have lost my spark.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/9/2014
Condition: Overactive Thyroid causing Life-Threatening Symptoms
Overall rating 3.7
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My doctor prescribed this med to combat my high heart rate (125 betas per minute) and borderline high BP. I take only 25 mg twice per day. I'm on it for two months now and am starting to experience consistent continued chest pain along with stomach irritation. I get very tired at night but I'm okay during the day. I have loose bowel daily as well. I sleep very well. At first it seemed to help but now I would like to get off this med but I'm afraid based on what I read about it. I also take methimazole for overactive thyroid. They tell me this is a typical drug combo for my condition however, drugRX states that the methimezole can counteract the efficacy of the metropolol! When I discuss this with my docs, they don't want to hear it. Read More Read Less

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gsrapunzel | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/11/2014
Condition: Heart Attack
Overall rating 3.3
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I was put on this medication 25mg tab twice a day after having a mild heart attack while in the hospital for a procedure. I have been dizzy on this medication and now depression has set in. On the plus side I have not had a migraine since starting this medication.

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Prsnltrnr5 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/1/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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Been taking metoprlol for about a month.bruise easily,constipated,develop little blood blisters under my skin.Sexual side effects not good.taking in conjunction with amlodipine.not impressed at all.Had been taking just amlodipine before heart attack.have lost 70lbs since heart attack.

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tekie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/13/2014
Condition: A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still
Overall rating 3.3
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not sure this is what I should be on

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judisu | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/18/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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Started out with 1/2 tablet 2x a day plus 100mg Losartran bp still very high they upped my Lopressor to 1 whole tablet 2x day no change in bp feet swollen, dry mouth, loss of appetite, not sleeping well feel blah wonder if its worth it.Have to call cardiologist Friday.By the way had AFIB ablation done May 2011 success so far but now this bp issue.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/26/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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Marka | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/5/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.3
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Had to cut tabs in 1/4's to use. Had terrible side effects, chest pain, heart pounding by just walking, and a weird fluttering from time to time. I stopped taking it and now I feel 100% better. Was taking it before having a mild heart attack, stopped for 2 months then the Dr. put me back on, never attributed the side effects to the drug before, now I know better!

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Patsy.100 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/16/2013
Condition: Myocardial Reinfarction Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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Since taking Lopressor, I have been able to function, almost, as well as before heart attack.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/5/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication has worked well for me ,and I have had no side effects from the medication.

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tweety | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/26/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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