Metoprolol for Atrial Fibrillation User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, Toprol-XL, Lopressor, Kapspargo Sprinkle

Metoprolol has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 78 reviews for the off-label treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. 38% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 37% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Metoprolol

Beati
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 22, 2015

"I've been on Metoprolol for 6 weeks after an AF episode of 15 hrs 2 days after a total knee replacement. I was on opioids for pain and never developed constipation. Came off the opioids and find I have diarrhoea which seems to be the medication. I also developed vertigo 10 days ago. It's reduced in severity, but is still hanging around. Again seems likely to be the medication. Off all things meant to help me sleep, Metoprolol has made for some difficult sleepless nights, not something I've ever had before. At the same time it's controlling my heart rate and BP, and so far no more AF. My first week home from rehab I also suffered the anxious feeling, which was an unpleasant, crawly feeling in my chest. It seems to work though."

7 / 10

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Gary...
February 26, 2018

"I had two stents put in after heart attack. About three months later I started getting dizzy and at times would go down to my knee. I was on 5 mg metoprolol. Then I was put on 25 mg metoprolol and had the same thing going on. So I was put on 50 mg and had one time heavy breathing but that was all went away after 20 minutes. Have been on 50 for 3 weeks nothing else. Time will tell. I noticed no triggers outside of caffeine."

6 / 10

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COWBOY
February 8, 2016

"My husband has congestive heart failure. Was admitted to hospital with fluid on hear & lungs 2 weeks ago. He had never experienced AFIB before. He has been on Atenolol for 13 years with b/p controlled. While in hospital his monitor started showing AFIB so they stopped atenolol and started Metoprelol. He has been weak for several years due to CHF. Now his is combative, not sleeping, talking in his sleep. But he remembers none of it. Is this part of the drug side affect? Or due to the fact the CHF is much worse and he is facing hard reality? Any suggestions or ideas will be helpful. Calling cardiologist tomorrow"

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Frequently asked questions

kebbler
January 31, 2016

"I am taking Metoprolol 50mg 3 times per day since the beginning of January and my heart rate is still very high137 bpm on average for a seventy one year old male previously active and in good health. When I climb stairs I am short of breath feel weaker than normal. Previous taking Digoxin 62.5mg x3/day. This controlled/capped my HR at 115bpm without side effects. So my HR has increased by comparison since starting Metoprolol. I would welcome all your comment."

1 / 10

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Smiley...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
April 16, 2016

"I was very happy with "Betaloc CR 190 " and then they put me on ATF Metoprolol CR 190 and it is crap because if I take 1 in the morning it only lasts about 10 to 13 hours and I end up with A/Fib at night . I never ever had this trouble with Betaloc CR190"

3 / 10

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Smiley...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
December 9, 2017

"I am sure that Betaloc causes me to get a tummy , I take warfarin as I had an Aorta valve done 12 years ago ( ATS) . Have a very healthy diet , couple of glasses of red wine at night , I am not overweight but I have a tummy that I never had prior to taking all sorts of Beta blockers . I have been on Betaloc now for 9 years after a failed Maze treatment for A/Fib"

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Patti
Taken for 2 to 5 years
September 19, 2022

"I have been taking 25mg once a day along with Clonidine 2x a day for my extremely high BP. It works very well for me. Now I am having atrial flutters bad and I've had to increase the metoprolol to 50mg twice a day. It is working. Yes I have a low heart rate but I always have low HR of around 55 bpm which is perfecting normal for me. Over the years I have had heart arrhythmia start and stop out of the blue and for no reason that anyone can find. This beta blocker does work well for me and I have been using it for years now. And believe me I have tons of issues with meds, I'm super sensitive but I am glad this one doesn't bother me."

8 / 10

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EDDIE...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
November 13, 2017

"I take 100mg twice a day with no issues since I was found with atrial fibrillation. Before I was taking Coreq and my resting heartbeat was always 43, now with this medicine it's 45 to 50 and my cardiologist says all is fine have a pacemaker and defibrillator."

9 / 10

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hds
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 27, 2023

"The drug had its use during my first experience with Afib but even on 25 mg, I had severe side effects. If I took my dose just a few hours late, my BP would go through the roof and land me in the ER. It also caused my heart rate to drop to 30 during sleep, which my PCP said is dangerously low. I have successfully weaned off it over 14 days (slowly decreased dosage) and my blood pressure is now stable in the 120s/70s range. I’m happy I’m off it now. Feel so much better. May be a pill to carry around if my Afib runs out of control but average heart rate is 70-80 during recent episodes while on Multaq."

4 / 10

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TMM
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 1, 2022

"This medication lowered my heart rate to 40 to 50 bpm which feels too low. I am frequently fatigued, feeling very weak, and trying mild exercise to build strength makes my muscles hurt (because low heart rate doesn’t get enough blood to my muscles?) I am bloated and my clothes are getting too tight. I have been on metoprolol tartrate then succinate at a low dose - 12.5 mg once daily - for 3 months. I am 70 years old and even at this low dose I am very uncomfortable with the side effects. My a-fib was very mild and did not warrant taking blood thinners, and it didn’t seem to be any worse now until a pre-surgery test indicated (…maybe) I may have cardiomyopathy. I am seeing my doctor in a few days. I have to stop this medication because these side effects are making me very depressed."

2 / 10

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Bill...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 13, 2024

"This was added to my list of meds when hypertension got worse. It has worked well in combination with Losartan. I was told to take an extra one with tachycardia (fast heart rate) and a-fib. Haven't had to do that yet, but will if needed. No bad side effects after a couple of years."

8 / 10

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Smiley...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
May 22, 2015

"I have been taking 190mg Betaloc for a few years and the main problem is the fatigue that I get . I have perm A/Fib from a failed Maze treatment while having my Aorta valve replaced 9 years ago , I asked my GP if I could lower the dose to 142.5mg daily . I have been doing this now for about 3 weeks but now I am having strong bouts of A/Fib so I have decided to go back on to 190mg again . What are your thoughts on this matter."

5 / 10

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AFib...
Taken for 10 years or more
November 8, 2021

"Metoprolol 25 mg twice a day did nothing for my AFib, however when my cardiologist put me on Metoprolol succinate ER 25 mg once a day it straightened my AFib up because it's an extended release pill that slowly releases the medicine throughout the day and night. Before I took it I had to have ablation done which worked for 5 years then it came back stronger until the extended release version of Metoprolol was given to me. I no longer see my cardiologist every 3 months but every 6 months.My cardiologist and I are both happy with Metoprolol succinate ER 25 mg for me. It works well."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 21, 2021

"I have been prescribed this medication and most all side effects are happening. Depression, very sleepy and lethargic, ringing in my ears. My stomach hurts and appetite not good. I really can not say what good it is doing but I really snapped at my wife today telling her I am done taking this medication. Actually I will tapper off it as there are severe warnings about abruptly stopping. 25 MG once a day I was prescribed but originally twice a day and I informed doc of side effect and then went to 25mg once a day but I have got to get off this stuff"

3 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
December 1, 2023

"On 100 mg Metoprolol 2 x per day, I did not notice any issues. Sometimes, I still get short bursts of Afib, but it is generally well-controlled. On lower doses, my heart would race to 130 beats per minute, and my treadmill could never get an accurate reading. After increasing my dose, the treadmill heart rate monitor works well."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
August 16, 2022

"My heart was in extreme afib almost everyday with crushing chest pain after losing insurance. Went back on metroprolol 1 month ago and I've only had 1 major attack and a few flutters. It has been a game changer for me"

9 / 10

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reddy
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 20, 2023

"I’m otherwise healthy and this drug works great to control my aFib. No episodes since starting it 3 months ago. It also keeps my bpm 60-70. But it comes with side effects. I have mild shortness of breath, feel tired all the time, have palpitations, and get dizzy when standing up too fast. I’m still able to exercise. Hoping for an ablation soon and to get off the meds."

8 / 10

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Petar
January 5, 2023

"Got Afib I am 57 years old. Thankful for metoprolol it helped me a lot. I took 50 mg a day and now down to 25mg, it feels like I could be without it but I'll take my time to get rid off it completely."

9 / 10

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aunti...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
February 8, 2023

"It has worked very well for me to stop afib enough to remain calm, improve shortness of breath and return to sinus rhythm in 2-4 hrs. Once it took 5 hrs. Usually some great relief in 1/2 hr. Making the afib less intense and with lower heart rate."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 5 to 10 years
August 11, 2012

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) "I take 50mg 2x a day for years and it works great for me."

10 / 10

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Buddah
Taken for 1 to 2 years
June 18, 2017

"Have gained weight, feel lethargic and irritable. Hair thinning. Constantly running nose, dizzy, slow heart rate. Actually feel terrible. Can't exercise as unbalanced."

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 25, 2012

"My father was put on Metoporol in April....he is now very tired and is very forgetful....but not only that has hallucinations and does not stop talking in his sleep..."

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Mothe...
April 19, 2010

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) "Keeps my heart rate down to 54-75 which is way better than 170 but I still get AF. I was in AF most of yesterday. I am on low dose, 50mg. Think I need to up it maybe."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
July 20, 2009

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) "I HAVE CHRONIC ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (CONVERTED ONCE), WHICH ONLY LASTED 1O DAYS. NOW TAKE 100MG A DAY. RATE 70-85 BPM. Side effects-some drowsiness and fatigue."

8 / 10

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Chris...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 15, 2020

"Metoprolol gave me extreme weariness, almost zombie like. Stopped it and next day felt much better."

5 / 10

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