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Global Patient Feedback for Metoprolol ( Post a comment )
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take it easy for a few days until you get used to it
54 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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good med
47 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It works
62 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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i have had no side effects fromthis medication it has helpme
47 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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take it regularly and don't miss doses
53 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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TAKE YOUR DOSE AT NIGHT, LESS ISSUE WITH SIDE EFFECTS
51 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Follow your Doctors instruction
77 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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monitor dosing prior to finding correct maintenance dose.
42 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I have had no problems
62 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend another drug
55 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Ask about an alternative to this drug to see if there is one with fewer side effects.
65 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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.. shape of the tablet is (for some reason) hard to hold on to....slips out of hand repeatedly...taking it twice a day is also cumbersome..now taking generic metoprolol-succ-er and Norvasc
78 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I can take Toprol XL even on an empty stomache, cause at times I don't eat breakfast.
47 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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watch your weight cosely
41 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Give yourself time to get used to being on a beta blocker before giving up. It took about three weeks for me to adjust to Toprol xl
46 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Member Answer/Reply:
Thank you for your advice. My husband has just started taking it 150 mg twice a day. It has made him very very tired and depressed. We have finally begun seeing a possitive difference.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-06-30 10:34:04
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take it every day or as directed - don't skip
65 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I recently read there hae been problems with the generic form of some manufacturers has actually caused a rise in blood pressure. I switched back to the name brand.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-04-09 18:00:04
Member Answer/Reply:
i am taking 100mg twice a day-initially i also noticed an increase in pressure,especially
the lower number? check with your druggist and get the name of the generic manufacturer
and report it on this website
72 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-05-23 09:06:31
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I have been on this drug for high blood pressure for about 3 mons. I noticed a DRASTIC hair loss and reviewed sided effects on the net. One of the greatest side effects is hair loss. I removed myself from it with great objection from my doctor. He changed my meds, now I just have to wait and see if my hair comes back in.
67 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-04-08 13:06:24
Member Answer/Reply:
I was wondering why my hair was niot growing and seemed to be falling out. Now I know why my hair is so thin. Thanks so much for letting me know even though it keeps my blood pressure is doing good on this stuff I don't want to be with no hair. What can I do to stop this hair loss? I am 58 years old and have never had problems with my being so short.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-05-22 15:37:21
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I just wrote in to say the same thing with the hair loss. My cardiologist actually said he never herd of this. I consulted another doctor and the pharmcy and they both said it is a side effect. I am currently weaning myself and also hope that it comes back. It is very drastic and I cant belive it could happen so fast.
40 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-06-14 14:08:12
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I started taking metoprolol about 1 year and half...I have gained weight and have a dry skin and bumbs on skin...wonder if this is caused by metoprolol...i take 100mg morning and 100mg at nite also take 60mg of nifedical xl. 1 pill per day...
64 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-04-07 14:47:35
Member Answer/Reply:
I was just changed to Metoprol from Toprol XL, i have notice weight gain, bumps, dry itchy skin as well, is this is what is causing this?
56 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-05-07 10:44:33
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I RECENTLY WAS SHIFTED TO METOPROLOL SUCC(TOPROL)ER BY MY SUPPLIER. IS THERE ANY INFO ON THE SOURCE AND SAFETY OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS ALTERNATE ? SOME INGREDIENTS FROM CHINA HAVE BEEN GIVEN A QUESTIONABLE STATUS. ARE THERE ANY IN THIS PRODUCT ?
86 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-04-03 14:27:51
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I was put on this medicine due to irregular heartbeat, I take 100 mg. in the morning and the other one at bed time, I also have edema in my legs, stomach and also get fluid in other parts of my body which gives me weight gain that I cannot take off.
66 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-02-25 06:07:55
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I am concerned regarding people speaking of weight gain when taking metoprolol. I was prescribed 200mg tablets to be taken at bedtime by my cardiologist who also suggested that I try to lose five pounds. So does it differ from person to person or is this one of the side effects? Thanks.
48 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-02-20 16:39:17
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Side effects can be variable amongst patients with weight gain being no different... many patients take metoprolol without experiencing any weight problems whatsoever. That said, weight gain is quite commonly reported.
Posted: 2008-02-21 17:09:49
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I have been taking 3 1/2 years with no weight gain or other side effects
50 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-04-26 00:51:14
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I took Toprol for approximately 10 years with no known side effects and switched to Metoprolol in October, 2007. I have now a rapid weight gain since November. Could this be due to the Metoprolol?
61 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-02-12 17:02:39
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Weight gain is a common side effect of some beta blockers, and can appear even if doses are increased. If you've noticed rapid weight gain, it would be worth discussing this with your doctor.
Posted: 2008-02-13 14:41:14
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I took Toprol for over a year after cardioversion and never had any breakthrough AFib problems. Because the drug was not on my insurer's Formulary I requested Metoprolol. I've been on it for three months and have had several incidents of AFib. When reported at a recent visit to the cardiologist he seemed not to concerned. Should he have been?
67 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-01-31 01:14:45
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Does anybody take any of the following supplements along with their Heart Meds? Lecithin, Red Yeast Rice, Hawthorne Berry?
56 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-01-14 11:49:00
Member Answer/Reply:
I used to take Lecithin before I found out i had to take my heart med, but i haven't taken any in the last 5 yrs, but I would suggest that you talk o your Dr. first before you take Red Yeast Rice and Hawthorne Berry as it may not be right for you. I read on the bottle of Red Yeast Rice that people with high blood pressure and heart problems should not take it without Dr.'s okay.
63 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-01-24 08:06:05
Member Answer/Reply:
i take hawthorne berry tea, i started to take it last april due to irregular heartbeat, it has helped alot, but just recently i was not sure if it is slowing my heart down too much 45 beats. so i take it less frequently. i do not take red yeast rice or Lecithin. i tried Lecithin for lowering my cholestrol and it did not work so stopped.
Deos anyone suffered from irregular heartbeats (PVC's) and if so what do you do or take to help stop them. THey drive me crazy.
56 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-12-05 00:00:22
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