Metoprolol and heart block

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Avatar f tn I am taking Metoprolol for PVC's, but this week it hasn't been helping. I have a bundle branch block. Right now every second or third beat is "wrong" and I can feel it in my throat. When I bend over and stand back up I feel a tightening in the middle of my back. Has anyone else had these symptoms?
1933354 tn?1323362834 I saw that side effects for this med consitst of heart failure and heart block. I just want to make sure these are not side effects of allergies, but rather possible heart block from my med!? I am 24 years old, have had more heart tests then most people who need it on this site. Echo, Stress tests, EKGs, Holters, all look good, just periods of inappropraite sinus tachycardia. Any input would be great, since I have started this new med, my pulse is very calm and normal again.
Avatar n tn Metoprolol, a beta blocker, us used primarily to help reduce high blood pressure. It also slows your pulse rate. The heart has to work less hard and that is probably why we feel the pacs pvcs less. I do not think it is designed to stop them. I would not stop taking them without first talking to your doc.
Avatar m tn But there are different levels of heart block - some that require no treatment and the most severe would require a pacemaker. You say you have a heart condition but didn't explain what it is. If your heart rate drops to 30 and stays there, you may pass out. But at that point someone will call 9-1-1 for you. In the meantime, take things easy for now and see what the cardio has to say about the monitor results.
1464004 tn?1384135733 Yes I have the problem. It's with every beta block I have been on. I was on Metoprolol for 9 years and just recently switched to Labetalol which does the same thing. I feel so much better after I take my dose though.
1903111 tn?1333213054 These reactions can include increases in heart rate, the force with which the heart pumps blood, and blood pressure. Metoprolol helps to block a specific type of beta receptor called beta-1 receptors. In blocking them, the medication causes the reverse effect of these stress hormones. It decreases heart rate and lower blood pressure, as well as the workload of the heart. This means that the heart requires less blood and oxygen to work properly.
Avatar n tn I think the cells can create more adrenaline receptors with time - a possible reason why it's a bad idea to suddenly stop using beta blockers. With high / complete beta blockade (>200 mgs of metoprolol) this is probably not an issue, but it can possibly happen with lower amounts. Another possibility is that your anxiety level is somewhat higher now, for unknown reasons. It's probably a good idea to ask your doctor.
Avatar n tn Hi - I have a question for all of you metoprolol users...is it possible to gain weight on 12.5 mgs per day? :( I'm a very active 53 yo woman (cardio 60 min daily, weight training 4x a week, martial arts 3 x). How is it possible that I'm struggling to keep from gaining weight? I'm currently looking at my calorie intake and also the macro allocation, but one would think with all of the cardio, sparring and weigh training keeping the weight off would be easy!
Avatar m tn So, my cardio took me off of the 10 mg ramipril I was taking and put me on 12.5 mg of metoprolol twice a day and in addition to my 12.5 of HCTZ. However, after a week of feeling exhausted, having a resting heart rate consistently in the low 50s, and not much higher otherwise, I complained during my follow up. My cardio gave me some samples of 10 mg coreg to take once a day and a prescription to fill if the side effects from the metoprolol do not get any better.
Avatar n tn My husband (59, relatively active, cholesterol normal range, and taking metoprolol for afib) had a stress test with the dye two days ago and they found a blockage in one artery, probably around 70% as guessed by the cardiologist. We are still in shock at this finding and have been on the Internet ever since trying to learn more about this problem.
Avatar m tn I have a blood pressure problem taking metoprolol 100mg and also i have elevated heartrate during mornings at rest ranging from 100 to 120bpms for around an hour. thanks!
1688079 tn?1305854113   ECG showed 1st degreeAV block and I was given a nuclear stress test with pictures.  Shortly after the stresstest the Hospitalist said the stress test was abnormal and it showed reversable ischemia.  Then he went and reviewed the stress with the cardioligist who said it was normal. The Hospitalist put me on metoprolol 25mg every 12hrs and pravastatin 10mg once a day. Put me on a cardio diet.  What does all this mean and why am I on a beta blocker??
Avatar n tn My doctor thinks the pvcs originate from the right outflow tract near the pulmonary branch and suggested I take either verapamil or metoprolol (the doctor says it is hit or miss and told me to take what I want.) I am terrified to take anything that could make things worse as I can barely handle my symptoms now. Verapamil can apparently cause asystole, heart block, proarrhythmias.
Avatar f tn My response above was under the belief I was on the Heart Rhythm Community, but no matter. I checked both the Heart Disease and Heart Rhythm listed on the "Doctor Forums" and both reverted to the volunteer Communities of the same names.
Avatar f tn Dear K, Overall, beta blockers can cause some growth arrest in fetuses, and can slow the heart rate some, though typically not enough to cause the heart to stop or adversely altering hemodynamic function. They are frequently used when the fetus has an arrhythmia, such as one called supraventricular tachycardia. We do have a fair bit of experience with this medication in fetuses, and it is overall reasonably tolerated.
Avatar f tn She had me just stop propranolol and start metoprolol, been experiencing shakiness, occassional pvcs, headache, nausea, pulse still 45 - low 60s at rest and with exertion 70-90. Should she have tapered propranolol or will the metoprolol block the more serious withdrawal symptoms ie: HTN, chest pain ect.
Avatar n tn He has the shakes so bad he cannot eat, becuase he cannot eat he is losing his appetite and strength. They put him on a beta-blocker Metoprolol. He coughs so bad he chokes.
Avatar f tn I am a 45 yr. old female recently put on beta blockers due to pvc's/pac's. I totally understand that this lowers my heart rate in order to regulate it. For 20+ yrs. I have worked out intensely and kept track of my 'target' heart rate and calorie burn with a heart rate monitor. Since being on the beta blocker I can no longer reach my target hr for my age (122 - 139) and this is very frustrating. I'm also burning around 40% fewer calories.
Avatar f tn I have been on both atenolol and metoprolol/lopressor. I have never had a problem with them causing my heart rate to jump like you are having. I do think that if you look these drugs up, they do say "may cause an increase in heart rate". I would call my doctor to let them know what is going on.
Avatar m tn I had a bad experience with metoprolol. (even at just 12.5 mg). It made me dizzy and lethargic and then at night I had a vivid night terror. Could anyone recommend another one that is working for them? I have prehypertension as well so the BB would be killing two birds with one stone (BP and HR). Thanks in advance for your responses!
Avatar f tn The first thing that happens is the breathing issue and those dang heart palpitations. Now, I read labels like crazy scanning for wheat and gluten, and bake my own gluten-free breads. My cardiologist NEVER thought of this angle; he just kept throwing more pills at me to take, which weren't helping, including switching me to channel blockers, which were even worse! I'd gotten to the point that I told my hubby that I thought I was actually dying. No; I KNOW I was dying.
Avatar n tn Non-selective beta-blockers, such as propranolol act on both types of receptors, in both heart and lungs. Propranolol and other medicines in its class are capable of evoking bronchospasm in people with asthma. Metoprolol is selective, but not entirely so; thus, asthma worsens in some people given this “selective” medicine and you may be one of them. Your doctor may have prescribed the metoprolol for both relief of the syncope and treatment of your hypertension.
Avatar f tn A holter Monitor was done and showed 30,000 (about 25% of my heart beats) PAC and PVC combination PVC 3 to 1 PAC basically (and this was done on what I would call a "good day" not a day where I was feeling a lot) Echo was basically normal...apparently they could not rule out/or I may have some slight defect that increases my risk for a stroke and I have Mitral valve prolapse (very mild) Stress Echo was fairly normal...
Avatar f tn Well, the Metoprolol was hell getting past the side effects, but I did it just to not have my heart pound so hard and loud out of my chest. I used less and less Ativan as time went by. I still had some palpitations (rare) and some occasional "thuds" in my chest. I was told this may happen DUE to the Metoprolol. I was also told to by my psych to take 20mg of Prozac. Well I am pill squeemish and didnt want to take the Prozac until I was off the Metoprolol.