Metoprolol User Reviews & Ratings

• Vin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2021

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "Was on Toprol XL for only 6 weeks and had to get off of it quickly. HORRIBLE anxiety/panic attacks, constant arrhythmia, tachycardia, passing out, hypoglycemia, hallucinations, nightmares, Raynaud's syndrome, etc. This drug almost finished me off. I had 13 severe panic attacks since starting it, and if I wasn't as healthy a person as I am, I am certain it would have given me a heart attack. I am now exactly 8 weeks off of it. Most of the horrible symptoms have stopped, except the arrhythmia that comes and goes. In my opinion, Toprol is a serious endocrine disrupter and should be pulled from the market. It is a very dangerous drug. Can't believe how sick I became after starting it. Screw all pills. I can control my BP with diet. I truly regret ever putting one of these poisonous pills in my mouth."

• Wee...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 23, 2019

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "I have not only super high blood pressure but also very high pulse & physical anxiety symptoms. It's idiopathic, I'm young, slim & female, with good diet & no aggravating lifestyle factors. I've been this way since age 18. Tried several solutions including OTC & prescription medications, diet changes & hippie-dippie placebo stuff like breathing exercises/meditation. Currently I'm on 3 meds for my BP. The only one I really miss when I skip it is metoprolol. If I skip my ACE inhibitor or my diuretic, there's barely any difference. Skip my metoprolol? I'd better call in sick. You shouldn't give a hoot about my experience, my body chemistry has nothing to do with yours. Your body may not give a damn about beta blockers but care everything about a calcium channel blocker for all we know. All bodies are different, with a different reaction to different meds. I can't believe we're still reviewing medication like it's a one-size-fits-all deal that we can take each other's advice on."

• Anonymous
• December 29, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Getting off this medication is brutal. I only took it for 2 months and I was never sicker. Side effects of dizziness, blurred vision, tachycardia, chest pain, muscle weakness, and paresthesias. Getting off it took about 6 months with rebound effects of jitters, sweating, tachycardia at random. It was no different than getting off heroin. Twice while in public, the side effects were so severe other people called an ambulance and I went to the ER. This medication is lethal, at least for me. I heard some people say they felt really good on it??? You don't know until you try a med how you will react. I put it on my allergy list. There is a light at the end of the tunnel when you are getting off it. It takes time and should be done with medical supervision. It took me 6 months to get over the rebound effects. I feel like a drug addict that survived rehab and made it through!! Hang in there!"

• Lin...
• August 7, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Beta Blocker Rebound... the Docs will tell you that this metoprolol is out of your system in 3 days. It may be out of your blood, but it is not out of the nervous system for at least 3 months. Thus... there is no longer inhibition of norepinephrine, which causes the elevated HR and the anxiety reaction. It crosses the blood-brain barrier and is lipophilic (stored in fat tissue), which stays in your system longer. Both myself and a friend of mine have weaned off this drug, and we are still having mild Rebound symptoms with elevated HR, shaky knees, and sweating. While taking the drug, the side effects were very intense. Dizzy, racing heart, muscle weakness, exercise intolerance, palpitations, constipation, flushing, etc. This is a horrible drug, and I wouldn't give it to a dead dog! Try to be patient with the rebound effects. I was told it does eventually subside so you will feel normal again. Hope and prayers for all getting off this drug!"

• Blu...
• November 18, 2019

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "This is the worst blood pressure medicine I have ever taken. It caused me erectile dysfunction, memory loss, and tiredness. It also gives you blurry vision. Stay away from this bad medicine. When I stopped taking this Metoprolol Succinate, my erection got better, I felt much better and more energetic. This medicine will definitely harm your body."

• Bet...
• December 10, 2019

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "Have taken Atenolol 25 mg for about 30 years. Had an episode of AFib. Had a Cardioversion. It worked, but elected to have Cardiac Ablation. Went back to Atenolol 25 mg twice a day and heart rate went into the 40s. Felt awful, light-headed. Dr. took me off Atenolol and put me on Metoprolol ER 25 mg twice a day. Initially, no problems, then bad effects. Can't sleep. Would go to bed at 11 pm and wake up at 3 am. Heart was knocking, heart rate in the 80s. Experienced internal heat. Felt like my body was on fire. If I did sleep, had nightmares. Body feels wired. Dr. changed me to Metoprolol plain. Not extended release but upped dosage to 50 mg twice a day. By evening, on the 2nd pill and side effects hit me. Up at 1:30 am, terrible internal heat, low sugar. Drank coke to raise sugar. Have decided I can't take this pill anymore. Took a Benadryl at 2 am, by 2:30, the heat is letting up. Pulse is 50 - 44. BP is 170/76."

• J44...
• November 13, 2015

Metoprolol for Supraventricular Tachycardia "I'm a 22-year-old female. (115/5'1). Long story short, I found out I have tachycardia and experienced palpitations as well. I had extreme anxiety because of it, which made it worse. I got prescribed Metoprolol Tartrate twice a day at first, and it was a nightmare. It actually had a reverse reaction on me and gave me constant flutters for a whole day. The doctor told me to take Magnesium twice a day with it, and it helped. I eventually switched to the extended release, once a day, along with Magnesium, and I couldn't be happier. I feel a lot more relaxed and normal. Had a few palps still with Tartrate but not with Succinate (yet). I wanted to wait to write a review because I know I relied on reviews. Hope this helps!"

• Mag...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 31, 2019

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "I hate this drug. I had been taking 25mg for years along with another blood pressure pill, amlodipine. Worked okay although the metoprolol took me a long time to adjust to. It makes me feel really lousy. The side effects are terrible. Last year I had to have open heart surgery to have my aortic valve replaced. Afterwards, they put me on 100 mg of the metoprolol extended-release. Oh My!! I’ve been on it for 7 months. I might as well be dead. This dosage makes me dizzy, lightheaded, depressed, extremely fatigued, I sleep all day, weight gain, headaches! I took half a pill each day for a few days and actually felt better. I hate this drug. I’m going to tell my cardiologist to lower my dosage way back or I’m just going to stop taking it. I feel worse than I have ever felt in my life. But hey, my BP and pulse are great!"

• Don...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 9, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "Good quality of life one year ago. Had plenty of energy and was mentally sharp. One year later I feel horrible fatigue, loss of strength, dizziness, vision issues, loss of balance, no sex drive, and more. This drug was killing me. Stopped taking it and finally started to feel normal again. Naturally, my MD was upset I did it on my own. Do not take this drug."

• Leu...
• June 27, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Metoprolol is a horrid drug. I was started on 25mg 2x a day and only for the past 2 months. My doctor said it was a TINY dose. Nothing tiny about it. I have been so dizzy, blurry vision. So I am trying to wean off, and it's a miserable ride. I have palpitations, some chest pain. I wake in the night with ringing ears and racing heart. This is Beta Blocker rebound and I'd rather have a craniotomy. I have headaches, tinnitus, poor exercise tolerance. (I was athletic) in addition to the palpitations and chest pain. I am trying to wean at 12.5 and now down to 6.25 daily until I can ditch this horrid drug. It seems many people have had the same struggle. I pray I can get off and get back to normal soon. Good luck to all of you working hard to get off this drug."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2021

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "I was experiencing palpitations and higher than normal blood pressure. I have a generalized anxiety disorder that I have been experiencing since I was 30 years old. My doctor prescribed me Metoprolol Succinate ER and BAM! My blood pressure is normal and my pulse rate is back in the '70s! I have not experienced any side effects. None, zip. I have tried an alpha-blocker before, but that one gave me dizzy spells when I stand up from a sitting position, and I would feel like passing out. This medication works well for me and helps greatly with my anxiety issues as well."

• Sun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2021

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "My blood pressure and heart rate went up several times during the winter storm in Houston, so I went to the emergency room and got put on this awful medicine. I started off on long-acting, felt horrible, got put on fast-acting and still feel bad. I have just about every symptom they have on their page - weakness, fatigue, dizziness, itchy skin, off-balance, panic attacks, can't sleep, blood pressure drops low, pulse drops too low, joint pain, muscle aches, hair coming out, headaches, scalp hurts to even gently pull my hair, etc. I go to the doctor soon, I have to get off this stuff. I feel horrible, no energy, and I have a 6-month-old to look after."

• Deb...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 5, 2021

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "I was on Toprol-XL and experienced many of the 41 side effects listed on the website but not included with the warning label. I experienced nausea, diarrhea, heartburn, dry mouth, drowsiness, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, lightheadedness, cold feet & hands, shortness of breath, wheezing, fluttering heartbeat, shortness of breath with mild exertion, dizziness, loss of appetite. I went to the doctor and ER several times fearing a heart attack but was found to be in good health. No one knew what was wrong until I researched and found all my symptoms under this medication. I stopped 2 days ago and blood pressure is now normal and most symptoms have gone away and improving. It takes about 7 days to feel normal per the website. I will NEVER take this medication again. Be careful, the side effects mimic other potential health issues. See your doctor and seriously look up side effects of Toprol-XL. A very nasty medication!"

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Stay away from this drug. Real bad side effects. Tired all day. Anxiety, panic attacks. Can't breathe. Short of breath. Feels like your organs are shutting down slowly. They should lock the doctors up for prescribing this poison medicine. Wow. I thought I was dying. And I think I came close. It messes with your eyesight and all. If you die and take this medicine, it's the reason. They will say you died from natural causes to stop a lawsuit. But this medicine is dangerous. I was only taking half of 25mg, dang near killed me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "This drug has terrible side effects: 50 mg. I had bad chest pressure, shortness of breath, dizziness, swollen legs, ankles, and feet, depression, extreme tiredness, on and on. It did not lower my pressure, it actually increased my readings to over 200."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 2, 2020

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "I’ve been on metoprolol for almost a year now. I am only 24 and high blood pressure runs in my family. My mother had a stroke from high blood pressure, and my grandfather passed from it. I had high blood pressure with my daughter, but it went away after I had her, and then I had my son and it never went away. I was on bystolic, and it worked great for me, but was too expensive. So, I was put on metoprolol 25 mg, and it didn’t really help my blood pressure. I was prescribed a higher dosage to 50 mg. I am constantly tired, I’ve gained weight, and I am having night sweats. If I don’t take it, my heart starts hurting, and I hate it. The only good thing about it for me is that it does help with my blood pressure and my chest pain."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "Worst experience with a drug in my lifetime. After my first AFib attack, I was prescribed this drug. Could only handle it for two weeks at 25mg twice a day. Felt listless, had headaches, skin turned blue, experienced buzzing in my ears, felt fatigued, had to be very careful while driving, heart rate went down to 64 (felt like a Zombie). Finally coming off it and withdrawals are as bad as the side effects. Don't recommend it to anyone!"

• Lyn...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 18, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I had extreme high blood pressure and arrhythmia. My ears were ringing, and I had blackouts. I was told my insurance will only cover the metoprolol XL 200 mg. I only take a half every day, so 100 mg, and I'm always tired and have to drink Red Bull to drive, so it's defeating the purpose. I am a 30-year-old woman and have gained around 40 pounds on this medication. I was never told this would happen, and when I go to the doctor, they just say exercise, well, I do. It's the medicine, not me. I have swollen ankles and, worse, a giant water belly, it's high up and awkward and has ruined my life. It made me buy plus-size clothes and wrap it up like a wound. It's big and swollen. I'm quitting this rubbish today."

• MWa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 25, 2020

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "I have been on this drug for 2 years. I have ringing ears, blurred vision, bloated feeling all the time, and gained 15 pounds. I'm going to get off this drug. I have taken 50mg twice a day. The first year I also had dizziness issues when getting up from a lying position. Not to mention diarrhea. This is a horrible drug."

• Bsh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 16, 2021

Metoprolol for Supraventricular Tachycardia "I can't believe it took me this long to correlate my symptoms with this pill, and I'm a 25-year-old RN. Forty-six years old and have had SVT since my 20s. A couple of years ago, I had a 24-hour stay to evaluate HR of 165. All testing normal. No treatment. A year later, back in the ER with a pulse of 250. I was given Adenosine to convert me and then given Metoprolol Succinate 25mg daily. I've been on it for a year. I noticed some tiredness but nothing major. Over the next year, my tiredness became debilitating, and I suffered severe depression, insomnia, and panic attacks. I didn't make the connection and blamed it on the pandemic and all the isolation and restrictions everywhere. I thought I was just having a hard time. Then the drenching night and day sweats started. Still, I blamed it on perimenopause. But then came the heat and activity intolerance. Minimal activity caused me to become SOB, shake, and be drenched in sweat. Sleep was non-existent. I began having numbness in legs and feet."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 13, 2022

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "Heart rate goes to the 30s. Gives me shortness of breath, feel sick. I have no energy. Taking 50 mg Metoprolol Tartrate three times a day per doctors' orders, but I feel like I'm overdosing. I believe this medication is poison. Slowly cutting back and getting off this medication. Have to go to doctors, and they just tell me to ignore side effects. I will not ignore them, and I'm getting to where I don’t trust doctors."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Was on a quarter of a 25mg metoprolol pill for a week. I felt like I was slowly dying. I had difficulty breathing just walking to the bathroom, nausea, headaches, I felt starving, was shaky and uneasy on my feet, was mentally out of it, my heart rate would jump from 80 to 120 throughout the day for unknown reasons and I felt like I was going to pass out at any moment. My psychiatrist put me on it to slow my heart rate to try and help my anxiety. I had been on it as a teen and was fine, I guess something changed since then. I’ve been off it for a few weeks now and I’m still feeling unwell, my eyes are easily strained and I’m getting migraines, I just want this nightmare to end, I hope I feel like myself again soon."

• Chi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 13, 2019

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "My blood pressure (BP) since 2017 ablation and hybrid maze has been 130/90 heart rate 50 before 2 x Tikosyn, 1 x 50mg Metoprolol. I take the drugs 1 hour apart, as soon as I take the Metoprolol BP goes to 165-180/130-120, heart rate 60-70. I feel dead, fatigue, to the point of falling asleep, sedentary, short of breath...in other words all the symptoms described by all. My EP doctor said to increase the Metoprolol to 1 x 100mg, I told him my cardiologist suggested to take two 50mg when my rate increased as needed. He said to make an appointment to see the cardiologist who has known my condition for 2 months. The cardiologist said BP is not that high and recommended no changes. I am besides myself and have lost faith in my Cardiology Clinic."

• STa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2021

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "This medication is absolutely TERRIFYING. I was prescribed on 07/07/2021 at a dose of 25mg 2 times a day. Today is 07/12/2021 and I had to call my cardiologist and demand that I’m taken off of this. It gives me tremors, anxiety, chest pains, shortness of breath, my legs and arms turn weird colours, I am crying randomly for no reason, it makes me extremely intolerant to heat to the point where I had heat exhaustion so badly yesterday that I was almost rushed to the ER. It’s the scariest experience with a medication I’ve ever had and even though I’ve only been taking it for a few days I’m 150% more scared than ever to stop taking it because I’m afraid of what will happen if I do. I was on propranolol for almost a year before being prescribed metoprolol and I never had any issues with it. Metoprolol literally makes me feel like my life is finishing."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2016

Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure "Worked well in lowering my blood pressure, pulse rate, even helped with my anxiety. I've noticed no side effects, which is great because usually I find some reason to dislike drugs I am prescribed. However, I've had no issues with this."