what is the drug metoprolol used for

I have been on it for 8 months now, my BP is on the low side also, but it does work for what the dr. put me on it for. Taking your BP every hour as you say is really not necessary, once a day is enough. Have you told your dr. your concerns?

My two cents on this is- your dispensing pharmacist should catch any drug interactions that your doctor missed. All this info is available on the internet.

Yes, 25 mg is a low dose, and if you can get away with taking it before bedtime it should have (ER or not) minimum side effects during the day. On the other hand, you my need the strength during the day...morning dose may be necessary, follow you doctor's recommendation and/or your experience. I think the low dose Metoprolol is about as minimum impact you can take and hope it will still help.

Perhaps I rambled on too long in my post....what I'm trying to figure out is if my metoprolol works as well as the lopressor (name brand) Considering the fact I've gone down hill with my EF since on the generic I just am wondering if that is one of the reasons. My dr swears all generics are just as good as brand names....guess I'm just looking for answers as to why I'm getting worse... Thanks though for your answer and yes will discuss (once again) with my cardio doctor........

Of the three drugs you mentioned. Metoprolol is by far the most used and most mentioned drug here on the forum. The other two, are rarely mentioned, but claim to have less breakthrough. I was on Metoprolol prior to my electrophysiology procedure for SVT. While it was successful, I remain on lower dose Metorpolol today (75mg per day) for control of mild hypertentsion. It is very effective in doing that for me at literally pennies per dose.

Im on 100mg of metoprolol and don't experience any side effects- not to suggest the drug is actually reducing my episodes of SVT either. The only thing that seems to help me is a good dose of potassium in my diet.

My doctor just recommend a new med called nebivolol (bystolic) to me thst im pretty hesitant to try as propranolol does help Most out of what ive tried. The nebivolol bystolic didnt get the besr reviews from what ive seen. thats just my experiences and what things have worked and not worked for me on an individual basis. I feel some of my pvcs are caused by anxiety,some by exercise or increase in working out and some by large meals.

Metoprolol is medication for high blood pressure. Bromazepam treats anxiety disorders. An individual can buildup a tolerance, dependence and have withdrawl symptoms from the drug. I haven't seen that drug used to treat heart disorders, in fact it may be contraindicated for heart patients. I don't have a comment on the dosage as that would be a determination made by your father's doctor.

I started taking Metoprolol er a month ago for tachycardia. I take 25mg daily. My BP was not an issue. The med now is not bringing my heart rate down any where near as well as it was in the beginning. When I first took the drug my heart rate was in the 50s ....now its averaging in a 24hr period about 15 bpms higher thank before. What is going on ? Something doesn't make sense ? Why is this happening ? I do not feel anxious. The metoprolol is not working as well.

this is known as off labeling...where a drug is intended for one purpose but used for another....in this case insomnia......

Taking metoprolol 50 mg twice a day for almost three months - don't feel much different being on the drug except that my pulse is much lower - in the forties now. I did gain maybe three or four pounds but then again was not as active as previously. No hair loss! I think it is an excellent drug - much better than having VT, although I have had more palpitations since starting it but that is probably nothing to do with the metoprolol. I would not be worried to take it.

I have what seems like a "mild" version of Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (or a mild dysautonomia). I've been on 37.5mg of metoprolol for 3 years, so I have no idea what my actual resting heart rate is, but on the drug it's in the 50s/60s, so not high at all. The metoprolol definitely helps me feel less on edge all the time, but it doesn't prevent spikes (b/w 100-150) or my heart from getting "stuck" at a higher resting rate for hours on end (80s/90s).

I had vertigo and dizziness for hours after just from laying flat for 10 minutes. The doc I used to work for tried that ear maneuver on me but it did no good. The only reason I think it may even be connected to the metoprolol it's because it seems to be at its worst about 3 to 4 hours after I take a dose. Any input would be appreciated.

Metoprolol come is both slow release and in normal release, the normal release is much lower cost in the USA and is called Metoprolol Tartarait (sp?). I used the slow release once a day for a few years but got approval to move to the regular release taken at 1/2 the former dose rate, but I take it twice a day. I do not suffer from SVT, but I do take BB.

This is for those who take Metoprolol. There are two type of Metoprolol, Tartrate and Succinate. With Metoprolol Tartrate, you take it twice a day, usually 12 hours apart. Maximum plasma levels occur about an hour after taking in and it begins to be metabolized. Typically, the dose is reduced 50% every 4 to 5 hours. This is why it's taken twice a day. Metoprolol Succinate is the time release version. It's taken once a day and is slowly metabolized throughout a 24 hr. period.

This is just an opinion from someone who has used Metoprolol for nearly 8 years with doseages up to 200mg/day: There are much better drugs to treat anxiety than Metoprolol. I've been married 42 years to my wife who at one point couldn't spet out of our house due to anxiety. Paxil, a little Xanax, and lots of psyco-therapy are what cured her. In her opinion, Paxil (aka. Paroxetine) was a miracle drug.

One or both of them may know which generic manufacturer has a product that is formulated closer to what you are used to. The pharmacist may even be able and willing to stock a specific generic for you. Good luck.

I just checked my prescription bottle and see the calcium channel blocker is Diltiazem 120 mg twice a day. This is a generic medication for the drug you mention, I believe. It is normal release, so I take it every 12 hours. I do believe the slow release isn't available in generic.

When did the shaking ang cough started? Is this before or after the prescription of metoprolol? Metoprolol is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent that is used for treating high blood pressure, heart pain, abnormal rhythms of the heart, and some neurologic conditions. Metoprolol is generally well tolerated. However, this drug may reduce blood flow to the hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. Some side effects include: symptoms of a very slow heartbeat (e.g.

I curse the doctor that threw me on metoprolol, for high blood pressure. Without finding out the cause of the high blood pressure in the first place. Which turned out to be hyperthyroidism. Now that I am weaned off, newly so, by yet another doctor, I am terrified of the side effects I am experiencing that I was not warned about. And I am questioning the competence of the PA who told me to take the last 6 halves of metoprolol 25mg every other day and then quit taking them period.

After stopping this drug, it can still be found in the tissues for up to a YEAR after stopping the drug. Like it or not.....stop taking the drug and you are still taking it!

Hi, Star. You can look on drug info sites and see that anxiety is an infrequent side effect of metoprolol and other BBs. Same with weight gain, and even a reference to increasing any pre-existing depression. When you have rare side effects, it can be difficult to convince anybody that the effect is real and does come from the drug.

I had the same problems with metoprolol. I thought I was dying for 3 months. The doctor wouldn't even answer me when I asked if the metoprolol could be making me feel so bad. I finally started to wean myself off of this drug and I am starting to feel a little better, but I still have the side effects. I have been off this drug for 4 days.

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