Metoprolol Side Effects and How to Best Manage Them
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What is metoprolol used for
Metoprolol is a heart medication that works by blocking the effects of epinephrine on beta-1 receptors within the heart, this causes the heart to pump more slowly and with less force. Metoprolol is available as two different salts: You got: metoprolol tartrate brand name Lopressor and metoprolol succinate, brand name Toprol XL. They are both used to lower high blood pressure and reduce chest pain, otherwise known as angina.
How does metoprolol work
Both versions of metoprolol belong to a class of drugs you may already heard of: called beta-blockers. Like other beta blockers, metoprolol works by changing the way your body responds to some nerve impulses, especially in the heart. And when this happens, It slows down your heart rate and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and decreases blood pressure. When the blood pressure is lowered, the amount of blood and oxygen is increased to the heart and this resolves any chest pain and makes the flow of blood around your body run more smoothly.
How to take metoprolol
The best way to take metoprolol, is how your doctor has told you to take it. There are so many different doses and variations that can be made with metoprolol based on different conditions, so the you have been prescribed to take it, is going to be the best way for you to get the most benefits from it. Strengths for the immediate release form range from: 25 mg, 37.5, 50 mg, 75 and 100. And strengths for the extended release range from: 5 mg, 50, 100, and 200 mg. Always consult with your doctor before making any changes. Especially when it comes to stopping metoprolol abruptly.
Metoprolol side effects
Now its totally normal for in the beginning of starting metoprolol to have it feel a little rough. If youre experiencing headaches. make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Do not drink too much alcohol as well and Ask your pharmacist to recommend a painkiller. Headaches usually go away after the first week of taking metoprolol. But if youre feeling tired, dizzy or weak. stop what you're doing, and sit or lie down until you feel better. Dont drive or use tools or machinery if you're feeling tired and again, avoid drinking too much alcohol as this can make you feel worse. Another side effect that may be surprising at first is cold hands and feet. So my tips for this is: put your hands or feet under warm running water, massage them, and wiggle your fingers and toes. You want to avoid smoking or have drinks with caffeine in it as these can make your blood vessels narrower and restrict your blood flow. Mittens and warm socks can help too. Now if youre feeling nauseous: stick to simple meals and avoid rich or spicy foods. It might also help to take your metoprolol after a meal. Some even find this medicine to cause stomach pain: try to rest and relax. It can help to eat and drink slowly and have smaller and more frequent meals. Putting a heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach may also help. But If you're in a lot of pain, speak to your pharmacist or doctor.
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This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Dr. Arsalan Aspires has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
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I've been on this for 4 years now. Must eat something before I take it. It also makes me sleepy and I nap for half hour then I'm good. Your voice is so soothing, thank you for taking the time to help us. If you lived closer I'd send my grandson to deliver you some veggies out of the greenhouse.
Best way to manage the side affects are to stay off it. Change your diet abit and you won’t need it. I’ve taken it for 3yrs increasing my dose 3 times. I change my diet , I used some quality supplements and I am done with it. It made me dizzy, tired , and nauseous.
Supplements? Can you tell me what you take? Just put on this med with Busbar extreme anxiety couldn’t stop. I hate meds never doctor either. Was healthy until January…..had injury ankle turned weak ankle making me limp…not take walks. Depressed anxiety BP way off the charts. Referred to podiatrist. Going next week. Diet? I smoothie, no sugar in it small amount of blueberries. Wild ones. Nuts cottage cheese. lemon water (fresh squeezed) quit alcohol in January. (Maybe that is why my bp is up) kiwi’s chicken……very little red meat. Little sugar or processed. Need exercise! Dang it. Is it safe to bike on this med? Typically?
@@dessiecoder2116 I cut my carbs almost completely. No sugars, breads, junk food, pop etc. I only eat meat and vegetables. My type 2 diabetes is gone and blood pressure is back to normal. I take magnesium (glycinate) a quality vitamin B complex, vitamin D &k2 . You must research your vitamins to understand best absorption’ possible side affects and understand that some may interfere with your medications. Consult a doctor. Good sources on CZcams would be . Dr berg, dock stem eckberg for supplements and learning about them, diet too. Also dr ken berry, dr cywes. And many others should pop up in your feed as you go. Good luck on your journey and let me know how it works out.
Great tips and recommendations 👍
Keep on educating us Dr.
I am grateful I found this video.
I've been on it for years and has helped me after CABG surgery.
Great tips 👍
After 1year on this med after having a STEMI I developed oral lichen planus. Originally treated with dexamethasone which would keep it at bay for 10-12 days. Then the symptoms would return. I finally located a reference about the in a study but cardiologist never heard of it. Stopped taking metoprolol and oral lichen planus disappeared.
Verry good Medication for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
IM GLAD YOU SAID THAT MY DOCTOR JUST PRESCRIBED THIS FOR BECAUSE MY ANXIETY IS CAUSING MY BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEART RATE TO INCREASE
@@Rue100Me too
Would it help to take an extra-large dose if/when you’re experiencing angina?
Metoprolol RAISES my blood pressure 60 to 80 mm/Hg both systolic and diastolic. After taking for 5 days I had BPs as high as 225/150.
Could you update the blood pressure monitor link? It doesn't connect now.
Thanks for this one. I was wondering if you can make a video about omega-3 supplements? Going into the details about EPA and DHA. Your suggestions about the brands to go for, especially the ones with fish gelatin rather than bovine gelatin.
That’s an excellent recommendation. I will consider sharing information on those details. Thanks you.
@@ArsalanAspires That's great! Looking forward to it.
Good information 👍
Thank you!
I wonder if this drug might help me, I have suffered for years with Adrenaline dysregulation, diagnosed by 2 endocrinologists, after having some acth tests etc. meaning my adrenal glands overshoot when I get stressed, and I am very easily stressed. the adrenaline makes me freezing cold, I get nausea, and panic attacks. I have tried more than a dozen drugs. so far what helps the most is HRT, but I wonder if I should ask my doctor about this, I also heard this drug slows your metabolism, which I don't want, I am either exhausted or wound up, andseeing as I have gained so much weight since Menopause, and take thyroid meds as well, I am stuck. any replies would be greatly appreciated.
When is the best time to take, morning or bedtime?
Was on 50mg prior to losing weight with pulse in the 70s. After losing 15 lbs., my pulse dropped into the 50s. My cardiologist recently decreased my dosage to 25mg. He wants to see if my pulse increases in the 60-70s.
No-one ever mention how it causes your hair to fall out . I'm female and I want to have hair on my head . I don't do hair weaves . The doctor told me that I have congestive heart failure and my heart been like this ever since I was little and I enlisted in the military and made it . Maybe I was misdiagnosed. Never had chest pain until I was put on metoprolol .
Been on beta blockers 50 yrs - my hair on top of my head has been thinning out for past 5-6 yrs. Nothing helps so I think the beta blocker is to blame.
For me, prescribed for arrhythmia, gives me insomnia & depression. Plus, there’s hella lotta other side effects. Pharm Guy musta gotten a sweet kickback from Big Pharma for this.
They want to kills slowly 😮
I started having ED problems along with other side effects. couldnt deal with it. I weened off of it and all better. exercise and eat healthy, thats the ticket
It's the worst medication I ever took! Made me dizzy and towards the end of use sever angina the thing it's supposed to prevent! It's only good after a major event like heart attack and only for a few months?
I was prescribed this med for a-fib, and was never told it could affect blood pressure. Recently went to urgent care for an infected facial wound, and my bp was 107/55. No one at Urgent Care commented on this.
I recently switched to Carvedilol as I having strange side effects. Hopefully will be better 😊
How do you know it's not caused by the wound.
The wound is now healed, and subsequent bps have been 130/55 etc.
Urgent care is all about the money 💰 I go straight to the ER 🏃🏽
ER Is twice the cost of urgent care unless u have excellent Insurance.
They raised mine from 25 MG to 50 MG per day and I ended up having a 1st degree heart Block and bradycardia on top of a normal 53 BPM resting HR. This led to significant palpitations and, a week long Holter monitor and six weeks of unknown ectopics or Afib. I take it due to a borderline long QT interval and have never ha da problem with it. But the drug messed me up. I am hoping to come off it.
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I was recently prescribed this medication 25 mg but haven’t taken it yet after reading about all of the side affects it’s giving me anxiety
Me too
Please stay away from this med so much symptoms. It's cause more than we think 🤔
Same
Same 😢
@@mdbynum549 I ended up not having to try it due to my primary care doctor prescribing me propranolol and I'm so glad he did because it's a beta blocker and also
helps with anxiety
The hospital and Cardiologist put me on Keto ER as I had an Emergency Pacemaker, then the permanent Pacemaker and last a Quadruple heart Bypass 3 days later! My side effects are minimal
Is metoprolol a nitrate?
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Doc I have mild dizziness with metoprolol after one week for HBP. I feel like I am walking on a boat that is moving up and down in small waves
Can you tell me what I can do to get rid of that?????
I can't spend my whole life feeling mildly dizzy or like I am walking on a boart MY doctor gave me 25 mg twice a day. Please get back to me, Rob
ps, Can I call you about this
I'm sick of it I want off it asap I'm tryna figure out how to stop these palpitations so I can be done with this dangerous medication it makes me sicker
Nice Doctor, lot of information, thank You! Georgia
Thank you Georgia. Hope I was able to help.
I love my metoprolol! You'll pry it out of my dead hands.
Biggest problem with Metoprolol is raise in Blood Sugar
This medication gives me severve dizziness when standing. Lightheaded, confusion, tintling on my head and panic attacks.. it comes in waves. kind of weird since up until 7 days ago i almost had no side effects. Have been taking it for 2,5 weeks now so i'm not going to take this anymore so i will take my chances with cold turkey. the dose i'm taking is 25 mg ER for tachycardia.
You're not suppose to abruptly stop this kind of med or else you could get a very fast heart rate and even a heart attack, and also an increase in blood pressure. Talk to your doctor to be weaned off this, do not go "cold turkey".
I’m on this now and feeling the same thing. Did you have any issues stopping cold turkey? I might too.
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I am on this right now, was prescribed 50mg for hbp, been on it for like 8 days now, no side effects for the first week, now I just experienced dizziness and fainty. I want off this drug :(
I had bad side effects and dropped it.
You didn't mention ed from this pill
any beta blocker can cause ed. I know from personal experience this one causes. Unless it’s several hours after taking that you want wood, then it’s not as bad, but can still cause. Ya just never know & that sucks.
Yeah...but what about the hair loss?
Yes 😭
Dont gave issues with it
I have taken this drug over a year and never had any of these side effects.
It gave Renauds disease permanent cold hands
Run forest run , scary stuff ,had the shits with short resession and repeat,four five times i ran to get to the toilet its not a medisin to recommend ,felt drunk ,weird balace issues. If the fix is worse than the cure ,ill stay broke. Run forest run.
Become God intoxicated. Peace ✌️🕊️.
Thii is s a poison.
I gained twenty pounds taking that medicine and every time I had to take it I was freezing
i have been taking this medicine for five years and suddenly my body feels horrible. i dont sleep well at night, my body hurts, i have stomach pain, diarhea, and hearing problems, these are all the time. i dont know what to do. drs tell me if i go off of it i will have a stroke and die. but i feel miserable.
gaining weight & being obese sure isn’t more healthy for your heart- sounds like terrible trade off. Find another drug or solution.
@@rebeccanewman7531how r u now? how did you leave this medicine plzz tell me😢
75 mg a day no problem here
It can cause tinnitus ringing in the head
Shortness of breath
simple dont take any meds and you will be fine 18 yrs not an asprin FACT.
Other side ,effects? $ry mouth?
You're great but pleeeese stop waving your hands, is nuts
no side effects
I was on it and it made me sick. Very sick. I stopped and the next 2 days I was ok.
How did you stop! He says you could die if you just stop!
what happened to my response. !!!!!!!!!??????????/
oops.... my response disappeared again. No one wants to know how I'm doing. Noooooo!
@@marianmartin9441how are you now? how u stopped this medicine plzz tell me
@@marianmartin9441how r u now ?how you get rid of this medicine plz tell me...