Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 3)

• Tim...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 2, 2019

"I have congestive heart failure, and this drug was prescribed, but my blood pressure was never high. I'm trying to wean myself off of this drug, and as I do, my blood pressure goes down. My heart rate is fine, but my doctor keeps telling me that she wants me to eventually be on 200 mg a day. I can't imagine even being able to function in society if I take 200 mg of this drug. The fatigue is amazing! I sometimes sleep 9 hours a day, and then when I attempt to walk 20 yards, I have to stop. But as I'm weaning myself down to 12.5 mg, my energy is coming back. But I do fear what effect it might have on my congestive heart failure."

• Dov...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2019

Metoprolol "I was given metoprolol in the hospital in December 2018 after valve surgery. 25 mg in the morning and at night. I was already on Micardis for high blood pressure. I guess that is standard with valve surgery. Well, here it is March and I have tremendous joint pain all over. My toes are blue, and I am cold all the time. I have a call into my cardiologist as I want to get off of this medicine and hope this pain goes away."

• RaC...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 19, 2015

"Been on metoprolol for about 3 years. Yes, it's an effective blood pressure lower, but as a woman, I have absolutely no sex drive, have gained about 30 pounds, and cannot get rid of it. I also experience dizzy spells and lightheadedness all the time. Don't know what to do!"

• Ste...
• March 12, 2011

Metoprolol "Been on this medicine for over 12 years, started on 50 mg, now at 200 mg ER. Been on 200mg for over 7 years now, works really well. I am 36, and it must be hereditary because both my younger sisters were on blood pressure medicines at an early age. My parents take 2 different blood pressure medicines as well. Works well for me when I check it every day."

• Mom...
• February 10, 2021

Metoprolol "I am 29, female. I developed Graves’ disease/hyperthyroidism after having a baby. When my endocrinologist put me on propranolol for the fast heart rate hyperthyroidism gives, I was relieved! But once my thyroid was in normal range, I asked to be taken off due to it making my already lower blood pressure very low. So, I got off, and I noticed I still had a fast heart rate and ignored it since this is something I was used to since I was a teen. I finally got tired and pushed for answers since my endocrinologist was concerned it would eventually cause heart damage working too hard. So, of course, I freaked out. I was diagnosed with inappropriate sinus tachycardia and put on metoprolol, and 5 months in on half of 25 mg, I’m very short of breath since Christmas (NOT COVID), dizzy, beyond a normal tired, extremely cold, and lack of drive."

• Con...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 19, 2019

"My husband has always been happy, driven, and energetic. He had bypass surgery and was prescribed metoprolol. He's recovered to a point but is depressed, lacks drive, and is tired all the time. He's also developed a cough that won't go away. After reading these comments, I'm going to get him off of this terrible medication."

• kae...
• January 20, 2014

Metoprolol "Took this for migraines and seemed to work great for months. I had about a three-month stretch when I noticed I had a constant low-grade fever, achy, and flu-like symptoms. After much research, determined it was due to the beta blocker. Went off them and felt my old self again."

• ban...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2018

Metoprolol "My experience with this drug was that I was always tired and had no energy. I was told that I had to take the drug once a day, and I took it when I got home after work. My blood pressure skyrocketed instead of going down. It left me sleeping longer. I was cranky and crabby as well. I ran out of the product. I went back to my doctor 3-4 times, and she prescribed another medicine to help lower my blood pressure. I took that prescription and went to Walmart, got a printout of the medication, and decided not to take it. In February, I changed doctors, took the empty prescription bottle with me, and asked him if I needed to take it further. I ran out of the product and was taking an alternative that had Hawthorne extract, potassium, and other nutritional supplements to lower my blood pressure."

• KGa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2018

"I hate this medicine. It did one heck of a number on my digestive tract. It interferes with a gut nerve in the brain. The diarrhea was awful. I thought I was developing IBS, then I read an IBS article about a woman who had the same symptoms as I. When she got off metoprolol, the 'IBS' stopped! I could only eat rice. Lost a ton of weight, but it wasn't worth it. Now, I have finally weaned off of it and my digestive tract is quiet, returning to normal. Please be careful when taking it."

• Hop...
• February 21, 2017

Metoprolol "I was on 50 mg of Metoprolol twice per day and had a few high readings of 200/80 due to anxiety. Doctor raised me to 100 ER twice per day plus Losartan. I feel like a zombie. It has lowered my BP but I have several side effects listed such as dizziness, tiredness, confused at times, dry mouth, burping, and a few other side effects. I have been on this high dose of ER for 10 days, and I don't think I will be able to take this drug in such a high dose much longer. The doctor wants me to go for heart tests to find out why my pressure went so high. High blood pressure runs in my family, and I could stand to lose 20 pounds which I am trying to do."

• RNJ...
• January 26, 2013

"To those who commented that they cut their dose of XL or ER or CR, you cannot cut extended-release or controlled release in half. This is dangerous. Instead, call your doctor and have the dose changed. Extended-release cut in half enters your bloodstream way too fast and can cause serious issues."

• Dea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2017

Metoprolol "I had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) in March 17. I'm a 53-year-old male. Always had a higher heart rate and a family history of high blood pressure. I could actually feel the TIA coming on over a few weeks, but I'm a tough guy. Several drugs tried and failed. Lisinopril damn near killed me with a blood pressure of 175/133. Read a lot and switched to Toprol-XL, no generic!! I take 50mg at night, slow release. Feel great and few side effects. Pressures are good and heart rate is down. Sex still works and anxiety is cut in half. Good stuff. Takes a 1-2 week adjustment period. Relax and let it work."

• Apr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2013

"This is my first experience with blood pressure medicine, and it has left me scared to death. I took Metoprolol 50mg once in the evening for two weeks. I can honestly say it was terrible. I was so tired that I could almost not make it through the days, but what was even worse was the depression and terrible violent nightmares. They were so vivid, and they still upset me when I think about them. My doctor has switched me to Amlodipine 5mg, 1x a day. It has been over two weeks, and I am too scared to take it, but I know I need to do something. I am at such a loss about what to do."

• Mar...
• November 27, 2018

"I am a 66-year-old female. I've been taking Metoprolol Tartrate for 2 years to control high blood pressure. My initial dose was 25 mg once daily. It didn't lower my blood pressure. The doctor doubled it, and when that didn't do enough, he changed it to Metoprolol Succinate at 50 mg twice a day. After 2 weeks of taking this form of Metoprolol, I began getting hallucinations. I started seeing my bed's blankets moving up and down as if the bed was breathing. I watched the walls start moving as they, too, were breathing. The only thing different in my life was the change in medication. I immediately stopped taking it and went back to using the Tartrate form, which I still had. I told my primary physician about my experience, and she laughed it off."

• Jen...
• September 4, 2013

"I went to the hospital with a 150 resting heart rate, which freaked me out! After many tests, no one could find anything wrong with my heart. I did have high blood pressure, a higher heart rate, and I have SEVERE anxiety. They started me on 25 mg twice a day in the hospital, and it did start to help with my heart rate and made me less anxious. When I finally went home, I checked my blood pressure as well, and it too was doing well. My only concern is that I have vivid nightmares that are scary as hell, and I just don't understand."

• Cou...
• August 25, 2016

Metoprolol "Taking for blood pressure. White coat hypertension. Usually 180/100 with pulse 104 in doctor's office. My anxiety is down. Blood pressure now usually 114/70 with pulse 70. Taking 50mg. Only side effect is feeling very tired. Hopefully, it will go away."

• Sca...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2022

Metoprolol "This is an update to a post I made in October 2021. I discontinued Toprol due to nasty side effects after only 2 months of use (severe anxiety, panic attacks, severe depression, insomnia, swelling of extremities, bloat/gassy, blurred vision, icy hands/feet, arrhythmia, shortness of breath, chest vibrations). It's been 1 year and 3 months since discontinuation. I am STILL experiencing off and on arrhythmia. I've had a thorough exam and testing with 30-day monitoring from 2 different cardiologists. My heart is very healthy, no blockages, no disease. Neither cardiologist can find any reason for the persistent arrhythmia, nor will they believe me when I tell them I think the Toprol caused this long-term persistent arrhythmia. I've also had extensive endocrinology testing and nothing is coming up as a reason for this arrhythmia. NOTE: I've never in my entire life had any heart arrhythmia or palpitations UNTIL I took Toprol, and now it's a regular occurrence. This cannot be a coincidence."

• Con...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 18, 2019

Metoprolol "I am on this for tachycardia, and the metoprolol seems to do fine in lowering pulse rate, as mine would be @ 125-130 at resting. Blood pressure was a little elevated. Seems to get too low now. I take 25 mg in the morning and evening. I'm a 55-year-young female now diagnosed with PVC and sinus tachycardia. No blockages. Also COPD."

• Tac...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 9, 2019

"I have taken this metoprolol medicine for 15 years now with great benefits, until the past 3-4 months. I take the brand by Aurobindo Pharmaceutical. I contacted the company today and am waiting on a call back to see if something has changed. My BP always stayed under 120/80, normally around 117/74. I am changing the manufacturer today to see if it is the medicine or if I have a major problem. My BP is staying like 160/95. Has anyone else had this issue in the past few months and used this manufacturer?"

• Gru...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 17, 2019

"I have been on blood pressure medicine for 40 years. I had bypass in 2016 and was prescribed metoprolol afterwards. I have had terrible muscle pain since. Doctor told me it was not metoprolol, repeatedly. Went back to previous medication and pain subsided, so yes, metoprolol's side effect is muscle pain!"

• Pau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2017

Metoprolol "I had high blood pressure going up to 170/95, and after 3 weeks of use with 50 mg, my blood pressure went down to normal levels, 120/80. No side effects at all. Works well for me, especially when I compare it with previously used medicine (Lisinopril), which gave me a bad cough."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 13, 2020

"I have high blood pressure from anxiety. This medicine, metoprolol, lowers my heart rate a lot, but not my blood pressure. Puts my pulse very low, and I’m always tired. Not a very good drug. Clonidine works better for me personally."

• rou...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 25, 2012

Metoprolol "I have been taking TOPROL XL 100mg for at least 9 years. During that time, I tried METOPROLOL, and it did not control my blood pressure. The Toprol XL has worked great without side effects. However, I have reduced my salt intake, even to the extent of using red pepper on my eggs in the morning. I took it upon myself to reduce my dosage of TOPROL XL by cutting it in half because my pressure was much lower. I did this for about two weeks prior to a doctor's appointment, keeping a record of checks three to four times a day and giving it to my doctor. He ran an EKG, then reduced my dosage in half, and I'm checking out fine at around 120/70/67. I suggest checking your salt intake."

• Anonymous
• March 11, 2008

Metoprolol "I started taking Toprol XL 100mg one week ago. My blood pressure and pulse are much better. 125/75 and 75 pulse compared to 160/100 and 100 pulse. The only problem I am noticing is my sleep. I am not sleeping soundly. I toss and turn all night, something I guess I will get used to. Other than that, it is keeping me calmer, my heart is not racing nor is my head pounding. I have had high blood pressure for 12 years and tried many kinds of medications. I am hoping the new cardiologist is on the right track!"

• ind...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 10, 2019

"So, two years ago I went on Effexor/Venlafaxine for anxiety panic disorder. I was on Celexa for 10 years prior, felt it wasn't working. Okay, so my dose was upped to 150 mg of Effexor and I ended up in emergency with my heart at 180 beats per minute. They slowed it down after two shots of two different meds and I was put on metoprolol at the hospital. Not thinking it was Effexor that it just happened and got all tests done saying I had benign supraventricular tachycardia. My BP was high, I decided to get off Effexor, which was awful, not even close to an exaggeration. My BP dropped back to normal and so did everything else. I am off of metoprolol because I was on 50 mg in the AM and PM and after I got off of Effexor it made my blood pressure very low and heart rate very low as well. I was getting really dizzy and had to lay down because everything was spinning. After I stopped, it all went away. Crazy ride. I can't live like that, no orgasms, depressed and sad, no motivation on metoprolol, weak, no energy. Pass."