METOPROLOL Drug Interactions, METOPROLOL Side Effects and METOPROLOL Patient Reviews

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Safety/Interactions	Indications	Side Effects
Facts & Figures	Effectiveness	Discussion

MEDICATION SAFETY CHECK

The average iGuard risk rating for Metoprolol is BLUE. It means that Metoprolol normally has a low risk of serious or long-term side effects if used under normal medical supervision.

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Why do patients use Metoprolol?

iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 18,770 patients that use Metoprolol (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.

DISEASE / CONDITION	%	AVERAGE SEVERITY
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE	72%
HEART HEALTH	22%
ANGINA/CHEST PAIN	5%
ATRIAL FIB/TACHYCARDIA	5%
HEART FAILURE/EDEMA	<5%
HEART VALVE PROBLEMS (MITRAL)	<5%

How well does Metoprolol work?

iGuard.org regularly asks patients taking Metoprolol to provide feedback on: disease/condition treated, effectiveness/satisfaction, side effects, and information they wish they knew prior to starting the medication. This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of other members of the iGuard community.


Average Satisfaction Score (out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score (out of 10)

83%

of patients are confident that the good things about Metoprolol outweigh the bad things.

What do iGuard.org users wish they were told before starting this product?

% patients who wished they learned more before starting

8% of patients taking Metoprolol wish they were told more about this product before they started it.

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ABOUT Metoprolol
Active Drug(s):	Metoprolol
WHAT DOES IT DO?
This product is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, and is also used to treat patients with a history of angina or heart attack. It works by blocking 'beta' receptors that play an important role in regulating cardiovascular function.

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HOW SAFE IS IT?

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BLACK BOX WARNING

This product has a black box warning relating to its potential dangers if treatment is suddenly stopped.

FACTS & FIGURES
Date Approved	7 Aug 1978
US Pts on Drug 2007	15,593,023
Generic Available	YES
OTC Available	NO

What side-effects do iGuard.org users commonly report for Metoprolol?

39% of patients experience side-effects on Metoprolol

11% of patients experience SIGNIFICANT side-effects on Metoprolol

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS...

	WEIGHT GAIN
	VIVID DREAMS
	DIZZINESS
	TIREDNESS
	SWOLLEN ANKLES
	POSTURAL HYPOTENSION
	SHORTNESS OF BREATH
	SLOW PULSE

= 10%

Recent alerts for Metoprolol

There have been no alerts regarding Metoprolol during the past year.

Drug Comments for Metoprolol (Metoprolol)

Comments, Questions, and Answers

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Question/Comment:

Prior to being placed on Metoprolol after having a heart attack, I was prescribed Coreg by my Cardiologist and If you all think Metorolol is bad, the side effects I personally suffered while on Coreg for me were much worse, especially the dizziness, memory loss and depression. I would not for any reason go back on the Coreg.

In my opinion, all Cardiologists should be made to take Coreg for a period of time before being allowed to prescribe it to their patients. I doubt that many would prescribe it. Metoprolol for me is a better choice.

63 year old male
Posted: 2008-11-20 22:58:48 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I am 61 years old,I've been on this drug for about 5yrs. The problem I've had is sometimes, I'm alittle tirer.

61 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-20 22:32:49 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I have atrial fibulation. I will be 65 next month. I have been taking diovan for about 3 years. In the last 6 months, my cardiologist put me on toprol. So far, I have gained a few pounds but I have been feeling much better since using this medication.

64 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-20 17:30:15 Rating:

Question/Comment:

After experiencing a near fatal heart attack last November, my doctor put me on a drug regimine of Metoprolol, Plavix, Aspirin, Diovan and Pravacol. Along with the usual side effects and lower sex drive I have also been experiencing horrible stomach problems problems and severe chest pains that have cused me to go our local ER 11 times in past year leaving me with little or no answer to as why and the cause and my question is to anyone else that might be experiencing stomach problems and associated chest pain?

63 year old male
Posted: 2008-11-20 12:38:48 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I had a heart attack & had to have a heart cath done. The heart Dr. put 2 stents in and then put me on Pravastatin, Isosorb & Metoprolol 25mg & plavix 75mg. I am trying to stay on heart healthy diet & doing good on it. I started gaining weight but, yet eating better and not as much. I couldnt figure out why the weight gain, but, now after reading these comments I think its the Metoprolol, I am suppose to take it twice a day but, I have went down to once a day.What in it makes you gain weight?
50 yr old female

49 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-18 14:54:35 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

I can't answer your question per se, I am recovering from a heart attack and I also take metoprolol along with other drugs. I watch my diet and exercise daily. For all that has gone on, I am in good physical shape and have been trying to lose weight and have found that instead of losing weight I have gained five pounds. My guess is, that it is the drugs that have thrown my metabolism out of whack.

63 year old male
Posted: 2008-11-20 13:05:46 Rating:

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