User Reviews for Metoprolol

This drug was affecting me in ways I could only imagine. All of the symptoms it said could happen I had over a period of 2 months and called my Primary care and he put me on DILTIAZEM (EQV-TIAZAC AB4) 240MG SA CAP that was not so destructive.

My first Cardiologist that prescribed this medication told me it would cause ED as a side affect. It seems to have done that over a long period of time. I was wondering if that is true and if there was an alternative medication that would not have this side affect.

I was prescribed Tartrate 25mg twice a day for one bout of afib. Within the first two days I noticed a distinct and uncomfortable tightness in my chest, especially upon exertion. Also experienced light-headedness and blurred vision, to the point I was almost afraid to drive! After about four weeks, I decided I did not want this in my system and began to wean myself off of it. Be forewarned- your body develops a VERY quick dependence on this medication, and severe withdrawal symptoms are pretty much a given. Maybe right for some...but not me!Read More Read Less

I was taking 25mg for 6 months Pros: regulated my bp quickly from 140/110 to 120/80, made me more calm, occasional migraines that I had for last 20 years disappeared completely. Cons: significant weight gain that I cannot rid of. Very hard to lose weight on this drug. Brings you down, depression. Slow heart rate, fatigue. Blurred vision. I had to switch to another type of blood pressure med will see how that goes.

after early morning daily dosage reaction of heavy tiredness that last most of the day My prescribed amount is 100 mg. once daily

I don’t know why others have had a bad time with Metoprolol. I love it. 25mg x 2. Tartrate. I recently had a batch of Aurobindo and it didn’t work at all. Have had good luck with TruPharma brand. Best combo for brain work performance, Metoprolol + Coffee. ??.

I started with the Tartrate (25mg twice/day) and my heart rate would ceiling at 89 bpm with strenuous activity then "blast through" and go to 120 bpm instantly accompanied with a full body sweat. Finally figured out this was causing ED problems, too. After consulting my Cardiologist, I was switched to the Succinate. I've been on the Succinate for a month. This has eliminated the ED and the heart rate issues. However, now I am rapidly gaining weight and my breathing is severely labored (panting, wheezing) with a minimal amount of exertion. I have also noticed pain up and down my spine and across my shoulders. Not shooting pain, but soreness to the touch and aching. I haven't discussed these symptoms with my doctor yet. I wanted to share my experience because my Succinate side effects didn't seem that common.Read More Read Less

This poison was supposed to make me feel better!!!!!!! I feel much worse since taking it. Blurry vision is the worst. It’s going where it belongs. In the trash.

My blood pressure dropped so low I was light headed. If I stood to walk, I walked like I was tipsy. Only took for 1 month before my doctor switched to another.

The worst poison I have ever taken. Only took it for 6 days at 25mg @ day and the only thing worse than being on it was the rebound of getting off this poison. Pharmacist said it should have not had that bad of an impact on me because I took it for less than one week. And my Doctor did not tell me about all the side effects and that you can not stop the medication cold turkey like I did. Dizzy, light headed, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, exhaustion, racing heart, increase in blood pressure, crazy depression with extreme sadness, panic and anxiety attacks. Feeling like you are dying when you stop taking it. 6 days on it and 10 days to recover from quitting cold turkey. This drug was poison from the pit of hell. NEVER AGAIN.Read More Read Less

My heart doctor prescribed Metoprolol 25mg 2x daily. I noticed during the first week I began the regimen in the mornings, I became lethargic, zero energy, depressed, vision began to change. When I took the 2nd dose at night, I had major insomnia and chest pains that lasted for hours. On one particular night, it was so bad, I thought I was going to have to go to the ER, but I didn't, and I didn't get to sleep till around 8AM the next morning. I contacted my heart doctors office and told them of the symptoms, and let them know I'm not taking 2 doses daily, that I was only taking one, once daily. After taking only one dose daily, I was still lethargic, zero energy, depressed, my vision was still changing, so I cut it to a half dose at night for 2 weeks. My energy level is better, not depressed, but vision is still changing, so I've stopped taking it completely as of 01/02/2024, and I'm not taking it anymore. I haven't told my heart doctor yet, but I will when I see him next month. I figured out what's causing my heart rate beating higher than normal, which is too much coffee at night, and smoking. So I'm stopping the extra coffee at night, and working on stopping smoking, which I know will improve my health, and try to begin exercising. Read More Read Less

Severe pins and needles all over. Face, limbs, torso 30 minutes after taking Metropolol succinate. Severe allergic reaction. Itching everywhere. I just read online there is a recall on this deug as the manufacturer in india has unsanitary conditions and 26 other manufacturers have used generic ingredients that have over 3,500 complaints. FDA says they are currently investigating. I will ween myself off thus drug! My cardiologist said its rare to be allergic to this deug but apparently online comments its under investigation due to so many bad reactions. Sharon S., Pennsylvania Read More Read Less

Metoprolol actually made my blood pressure worse. Before starting the medication my BP was about 135/85 to 140/90, after being on it for a couple months my BP is now 160/100 and up.

Has anyone taking Metropolol Succ 25 mg experienced changing in voice and bad hoarseness I was switched from Propranolol 20mg to Metropolol 25mg and by the third dose I began getting very hoarse idk this has been a horrible horrible experience I was like this till I switched

I have been taking this medication for months now and at first it gave me a lot of problems 1.anxiety 2.chest pains 3.blurred vision 4.low heart rate 5.depression 6.brain fog 7.dizziness (after walking around for about 10 mins and right after I stand) 8.terrible nightmares 9.cannot concentrate on anything 10.tinnitus Moral of the story I have lost my quality of life As the side effects go away for a couple of days then all of the sudden pop back up , it does really well keep my blood pressure down though went from a hypertensive crisis to 116/80 everyday I hate that I want to switch medicines but these side effects feel like they are killing me day by day it’s always something new Read More Read Less

If you're taking this medication on an empty stomach that could be why you're having so many side effects. Did that with my first dose and had side effects. Took it on a full stomach every dose after and I feel great! Metoprolol ER 50mg. I can't think my cardiologist enough. No more fatigue, blood pressure is normal and no more chest pains.

I was put on metropolol 25mg for palpitations and panic attacks, although it help slow my heart rate I was still having chest pains, severe headaches, tingling in my hands and feet, numbing feeling in my head, fatigue, burning sensation in my chest, my heart rate would drop to the 40’s, loss of appetite loss 20lbs and I had only been taking it for a month my doctor weaned me off it’s been a month since I’ve been off and still having side effects from it. Again this is just my personal experience everyone’s body reacts differently this just wasn’t for me.. Read More Read Less

I started taking 25 mg yesterday (2/21/2023) After two doses and two days I’m feeling normal again. I’m a new person. I hope this doesn’t end. It has helped my arrhythmias and irregular heartbeat. I’m more calmer and relaxed. I can’t believe I’ve gone so long feeling so bad until now.

Headache, insomnia, flatulence, impotence, diarrhea, fluctuating BP, angina.

Horrible, took for 7 days couldn't take anymore call doctor and ask if I could stop or wean off. They told me to stop since it had only been 7 days. Man the first 3 days were hell. On day 5 now and feeling a lot better. I had dizziness, aches and pains all over, headaches from hell, hallucinations, wierd dreams, papilations, cold hands and feet, sweet bitter taste in my mouth, shortness of breath, insomnia, low heart rate and Lord knows what else. My God I only suffer from high blood pressure. Doctor just trying anything to what works. I'm sticking to the simpler stuff like Calcium channel blockers and ARB's. Read More Read Less