Metoprolol for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 5)

• Annette
• July 21, 2019

"I have been on metoprolol for some time now, and late last year, they raised the dosage because they took me off another med. While it does an okay job of blood control, I have been worried about it raising my blood glucose level. Since the raise in the dose of metoprolol that I take a day, I have found it impossible to get my blood sugar back down to where it was before the dosage was raised. I called my doctor, and she wanted to give me a medicine that has worse side effects to help bring the blood sugar down. I refused to take it. I am now in the process of doing research to prove my point. It is not my diet that is causing my sugar to stay high, it is the raised dosage of metoprolol. I think I may have to fight with my doctor about this, but I see no reason to take more meds to counteract the side effects caused by a med I am already on. I think that med should be changed."

• Rik...
• April 5, 2009

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) "I have been taking Metoprolol 25mg once a day for 13 days. It has lowered my heart rate by about 30 beats a minute but I am always tired, get chest pain, headache, and numbness. Little to no benefit in lowering my blood pressure (140/95's)."

• ArmyB...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 10, 2017

"I've been on 50 mg of Toprol/Metoprolol for 12 years, along with 2.5 mg Amlodipine, 81 mg Aspirin, and 80 mg Atorvastatin; I'm pleased to say my BP is regularly in the 130/70 range, pulse 58-63, and I have had absolutely no negative side effects!"

• Preci...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2018

"Blinding migraines began in 2014, and a whole slew of other symptoms accompanied. (Major auras, pre- & post-) Since I did not have headaches, it was difficult to diagnose. I had major job-related, family, & health stressors. I was placed on Imitrex, and it appeared to be working to quickly relieve migraines but did not last. Over time, my blood pressure began to raise, and Imitrex can cause it. My cardiologist put me on metoprolol succinate ER 25 mg for my blood pressure, and what do you know! I can think clearer, and migraines are all gone! God is truly good! I have less anxiety, blood pressure down, & migraines gone! I forgot to mention that I really do not like to take medicines. I prefer the natural route. But this medicine was worth taking!"

• Anonymous
• October 23, 2011

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) "I started taking this medicine in 2006. It works to take the pressure off my heart, but it has caused me arthritis in my knees, hands, and feet. Now I am in pain most of the time. My hands have developed arthritis in both thumbs, my feet have it in my toes. I tried another AstraZeneca product called Atacand, and it works better, but it is so expensive I can't afford to buy it."

• ruru...
• November 7, 2011

"I just started taking metoprolol 25 mg a day, and its side effects are awful. I experienced hair loss, severe dizziness, insomnia, flu-like symptoms, fatigue, and a feeling of near fainting. I will go back to the doctor to have her halve the dosage."

• momom
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 20, 2017

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) "Have very frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), heart testing said my heart is fine. Put me on metoprolol succinate ER. Been taking for a year now, and PVCs are still as often as they were. I see/feel no improvement. Taking at night and valsartan in the a.m., experiencing BP drops. My BP is very high in the morning, like 167/110, before I take my daily dosage of valsartan. Within 2 hours of taking it, my BP hasn't improved, then at about 5 hours after I take my BP med, my BP plummets to like 71/54, sometimes lower. I fall asleep without even realizing it when it happens and sleep for about half an hour. BP readings, about 4 times daily, show PVCs at all times with an infrequent no PVC reading. Not convinced this med is doing anything for me."

• Mars
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2019

Metoprolol Tartrate (metoprolol) "I've been on metoprolol for 3 months at a dose of 100 mg in the morning and 100 mg at night. I've had bypass surgery and a valve replaced. This keeps my heart rate low, but my blood pressure is up with metoprolol, as high as 170/80. I take it along with furosemide (40 mg)."

• Anonymous
• March 5, 2012

"I have been taking metoprolol tartrate for 15 years, and it has probably saved my life. I take 100 mg twice a day with little or no side effects. I feel great while using this medicine. If I miss a dose, I get serious tachycardia and cannot do physical work. When using, I am a conditioned athlete, lift weights, sprint, etc., and feel healthy. No clicks, no PVCs."

• MLJones
• February 10, 2016

"I have been on metoprolol XL for 4 months, and my hairdresser noticed 2 large alopecia (bald) spots... one on the back of my head and one that is pink and on top of my head. I have stopped it and have an appointment with a dermatologist next week. I'm scared to death that more is going to fall out! Anybody else experience bald spots?"

• drewwoo
• February 3, 2023

"Yes I'm so glad I finally get to hear other people's stories. I've been on metoprolol BP medicine for a while now. And my health has been declining ever since. All the doctors say is they don't know why I'm experiencing these symptoms. That's sad they don't care abouts us. I'm so over all of these medicines. God bless everyone who been suffering on these meds"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 1, 2019

"Had a ruptured brain aneurysm 3 years ago. Been on metoprolol succinate 25 mg ever since. Not one problem. I’m shocked at the issues I’m reading about with this. It’s been fine for controlling my BP."

• John...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 16, 2023

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) "My BP was extremely high for several years. Normally it would run 170/120. My doctor prescribed Metoprolol Succinate ER 100mg once daily. Immediately, my BP normalized. Now my reading is 123/80. I have had zero side effects, and I am very pleased with this medication."

• Shary...
• July 20, 2016

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) "I originally started taking Metoprolol 25 mg once a day due to SVTs. They helped calm them down a bit. I also have PVCs and PACs, especially when my blood pressure is super high. I am now back on this medication and started at 25 mg. Within a few months, it was up to 50 mg. I recently went up to 100 mg from my GP, but now my cardiologist upped me to 200 mg. I have been only taking 100-150 mg. I break the 100 mg pill in half and take 50 mg every six hours. My blood pressure went from 197/130 to approximately 147/97. I have recently changed my diet dramatically and included swimming and walking as exercise. 49F, 208 lbs. Sedentary life for 5 years. No side effects at all. Take with food, though, as directed. Causes nausea without food for me."

• Andy
• February 13, 2017

"I run regularly and have a resting heart rate in the low 50s. I'm 56 years old and have been on metoprolol for about 3 years until last week. I also recently gave up caffeine. Last week, I was sitting with a client and fainted. After a trip to the ER and an overnight hospital stay, I learned it may not be a good idea for anyone who runs regularly with a low resting heart rate to take a beta blocker. It could've been a much more expensive lesson 20 minutes earlier while I was driving. Now I am searching for the best BP medicine for runners. Any suggestion would be appreciated."

• Naj
• August 15, 2011

"This medicine has worked great for me in respect to my high blood pressure and irregular heart rhythm. But it caused my feet and legs to swell, the skin on my legs to peel, and tautness of foot muscles. I complained to my doctor about the swelling, and he said I had damaged vein valves in my legs. After seeing him, the swelling gradually grew worse. One leg was enormous. I started looking up adverse reactions online to see what could be causing this problem. The only one that I take regularly is Metoprolol. I stopped taking it immediately, and the swelling has been subsiding until my legs look normal again."

• Anonymous
• March 24, 2012

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) "Heart was missing a beat while working out. Saw my doctor, and after an EKG and a slightly elevated blood pressure, was put on 25 mg, which went to 100 mg over a period of 3 years. Kept blood pressure at home and was fine. Every time at the doctor's, it was like 150/90, never understood this. Last time, was placed on Lisinopril, this kicked my butt: dizziness, ear ringing, dry cough. Said heck with it and found a cardiologist. He took me off the ACE inhibitor and put me on Norvasc 10 mg, will see how it works."

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2009

"Elevated blood pressure and increased heart rate due to long-term undertreated high blood pressure. Metoprolol worked wonders. Been on it for a year - the side effects are strange dreams (not scary...just strange) and exercise difficulties. My doctor recommended sticking with 80% of exercise target heart rate. If you're having side effects, give this medication a couple of months to work. It will get better. Make sure your doctor monitors your triglycerides and blood sugar while on any beta blocker. My triglycerides shot through the roof, but now under control with fish oil."

• Sorry...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2017

"I started taking this on December 27th. Took it for almost 2 weeks. Woke up the first night with shakes and nausea, and they got worse from there. Have been off of it for about 4 weeks and still having trouble with shakes, nausea, and muscle cramps in my feet and legs. Doctor has given me anxiety medicine, lorazepam, and it helps, but don't like being dependent on it. My OB doctor has put me on estrogen on top of that. Don't know what to do to get back to normal."

• hyper...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 9, 2019

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) "Taken for 4 yrs on a low dose of 25 mg. It helps, but my heart rate stays low, and after taking it, I feel dizzy and short of breath. My bp was borderline high, and my Dr prescribed it at 100 mg daily, which was unbelievable. It doesn't take much if you're young and relatively healthy."

• Bobby...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2015

"Initially received this at urgent care because I couldn't get into my doctor when my blood pressure was high at an employer-mandated check. I was on it for 3 weeks, 2 pills a day at 25 mg each. It brought the BP down by about 20 points. The side effects were cold feet mid-morning, trouble sleeping, and the dosage did not last a full 12 hours. I could feel the heart slow down at about 1 hour after medicating and then start to speed up again at about 9 hours. I had to be careful not to take it close to bedtime because it made me feel hyper about 2-3 hours after the dose. Upon reflection, these side effects were less than some of the other stuff I've taken since."

• baronzq
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 5, 2019

"I've been taking metoprolol for quite some time now. I have very high blood pressure. I was taking half of a 50 mg tablet daily. But the doctor has since increased it to 50 mg to help lower BP. In addition to high BP, I have sleep apnea. I've gone to have an EGD under general anesthesia 2x now, and they are canceled because my BP is too high and a high risk. My primary care doc is really after me to use the CPAP for sleep apnea. I never use it for more than a few days or so. I don't like it and will not commit to long-term use. Since increasing the Toprol, I have been feeling more lightheaded, and my eyesight seems mildly shaky, and I feel a little more hopeless lately. I've got to call my doctor and tell him about these issues and figure out how to lower the dosage of this med because it's starting to really bother me. Any advice welcome. Other meds: Losartan, Indapamide, Citalopram, Felodipine, and Omeprazole. All are taken daily."

• kokomin
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 3, 2016

"Been on metoprolol about 5 years. Gained about 30 pounds, have lost enough hair that you can see my scalp everywhere easily. Have excessive hot flashes to the point I can't house clean without sweat dripping on my glasses and running down my back. Helps BP, though. Am weaning off of it. Taking my BP twice a day. So far, doing good."

• SuziQ
• July 22, 2015

"I am a 50-year-old fit, active, and otherwise healthy female who is 5'6" and weighs 140 pounds. My doctor prescribed 25 mg of metoprolol for me, and I started taking it in February of this year (2015). My blood pressure was lowered from 140/90 to 125/82, so it does work in that respect. I had no side effects at all from this until the first week of June. Today is July 22nd. The first week of June, I was recovering from a sore throat and cough, and then three weeks later, I realized that I was still hoarse and my voice was cracking. It is still like that as of today. Indeed, one of the rare side effects is hoarseness! I called my doctor today, and he switched me to Amlodipine."

• Roadhog
• July 13, 2019

"Taking metoprolol for 18 months now, 25mg, three times a day. I had triple bypass. I feel so tired every day, even try to do 2 miles on the treadmill every day too. 60 years old. Doctor doesn't want to change my meds. But it makes me feel so old. I have always been on the thin side and exercise. Bad genes, I'm told. Really don't care for this medicine, though."