METOPROLOL TARTRATE Reviews (METOPROLOL TARTRATE)Average Rating: 2.1 (169 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare METOPROLOL TARTRATE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR METOPROLOL TART | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Atrial fibrillation | At the very first, I experienced shortness of breath when I walked a short distance, such as to the office from the parking lot, but then the doctor added Digoxin and the two work perfectly together, no shortness of breath or any other side effect that I know of. | I feel pretty lucky about this, even though I don't like the idea of taking powerful prescription medication, as I don't know what else it is doing to me or how it might be hurting me. But without it, my heart rate would be 128, 135 somewhere thereabouts, whereas with Metoprolol, it is kept down to a reasonable 70 or 80. This does not control my arrhythmia (it's not expected to), only keeps the heart rate normal. | M | 61 | 4 months | 2/21/2009 | 5 | arythmia | I notice no side effects from this medication | 50 mg daily keeps my heart beating regular. | M | 54 | 12 years | 9/10/2008 | 5 | Hypertension | Dizziness and fatigue for the first several weeks, but once my body became fully adjusted (about a month as I recall, but it might have taken a bit longer), the side effects finally faded away and have not returned. Now as a long-term user, I am very pleased with the results. | I take 100 mg twice per day. My blood pressure has been rock steady at 115 over 70 for over 7 years, despite remaining overweight and not getting as much exercise as I should. Although I have not gained weight, I find it impossible to lose any, even when I exercise frequently and am highly disciplined about calorie counting. This might be due to the Metoprolol. | M | 52 | 7 years | 9/6/2009 | 5 | AFIB with controlled hypertension | No bad side effects. | Actually produces a reassuring feeling due to heart rate steadiness and control. My resting heartbeat is around 55-60 bpm. I've been doing minimum 30 (and sometimes 60-180) min cardio daily since my AFIB episode 3 months ago. Feeling great and not anticipating any relapse. Diagnosed with lone AFIB; except for minor atrial regurgitation, heart health is good. | M | 52 | 3 months 25 MG 2X day | 8/30/2015 | 5 | high blood pressure and anxiety | fatigue, weight remains the same on the drug. I tried another drug for blood pressure and it gave me anxiety. i didnt realize how much metoprolol kept me level headed and how much it helps with my anxiety. the fatigue is hard to deal with although i take utram every two hours low dose for pain, and it helps with the fatigue picks me up a little bit. this combo works quite well for me, i can still feel pain a little bit so i dont hurt my back furthur but the ultram taken with the metoprolol work really well to level my mood and i have been taking the same amount for for four years of both drugs. | M | 47 | 4 years 50 mg 1X day | 1/3/2016 | 4 | hypertension | 1st 3-4 months: lethargy, no zest for life, life sucked Currently: Still having very vivid dreams (can be good or bad) | Was 180/100, now 130/85. We tried all the newer drugs and nothing would consistently work. Good ole beta blocker (and lots of it) does the trick for me. Good if you can get past the first few months. Dreams can be alarming they are so real. | M | 65 | 365 days 200 mb 2X day | 7/22/2013 | 4 | Irregular Heartbeat and High BP | Controlled atrial flutter, lowered blood pressure, lowered libido, lowered tolerance to exercise, some brain fog. No adverse physical effects. | This drug worked well for me with minimal side effects. It became a part of my life. Mental gymnastics worked well for brain fog. | M | 63 | 4 years 50 MG 2X day | 5/5/2014 Patient History | 4 | Proactive prevention after bypass. | Dry mouth. Occassional sun sensitivity. | The dry mouth is sometimes annoying. Otherwise, no particularly noticeable effects, good or bad. | M | 65 | 16 months | 9/24/2007 | 4 | high blood pressure | some loss of sex drive dizzness | side effects didn't last long | M | 65 | 5 days | 8/23/2007 | 4 | blood presure | Blurred vision mostly in my right eye. I have experienced shortness of breath as well. | M | 54 | 30 days 24mg 1X day | 6/8/2010 | 4 | a-fib | Brain-fog and loss of memory. | Very pleased that I'm still able to run 4 times a week for an hour and lift weights 2 times a week for an hour; I was worried that this would melt away like my mind has. | M | 52 | 8 months 25 mg 2X day | 5/31/2011 | 4 | Palpitations/High Blood Pressure | Initially, I was on 50 MG twice a day - no side effects. After 5 months Dr. increased in to 100 MG a day. Had some dizziness that went away after 2 weeks or so. Odd but interesting dreams. | It works like magic in controlling palpatations. Haven't had any since the dosage increase. Overall I have been very impressed the medication. | M | 47 | 100 MG 2X day | 4/19/2012 | 4 | afib | Brain fog, cold hands & feet,lack of energy | Reduced doze to summer; 25mg am and12.5mg night. Lost brain fog, cold feet, bad dreams winter; 12.5mg am and night. Take extra 12.5mg prior to excerise or physical work and sex. Liv in au, hot summers heart working just to keep cool, much less work for heart in winter. find betaloc best formula for me. | M | 61 | 5 years 50mg 2X day | 5/8/2017 | 4 | Afib | stopped a fib, lowered blood pressure, feel tired a lot. only real draw back for me is 45lb weight gain. now i am fat. | M | 56 | 0 years 50mg twice 2X day | 1/4/2021 | 3 | SVT | tired and fatigue, then continuous bloating, gas and short breath that my family doctor suspect I had bowel syndrome. Side effects reduced a lot when my doctor reduce dose to 25 mg | First month had 50mg x 2 a day, it was horrible. Next visit I asked my doctor to reduce dose, the 25mg improved my suffering, lasted 3 moths, this visit I was greedy and asked doctor if I can split it to 12.5mg; I did for a week now but it looks BP goes higher so as HR | M | 49 | 4 months 50 mg 2X day | 12/22/2016 | 3 | High BP | After 1 month, dizziness and brain fog got to be terrible. Was staggering around. It seems I had good days then bad ones. | M | 66 | 1 months 25 1X day | 2/16/2017 Patient History | 3 | Heart attack | Tiredness, wake up several times a night, some weight gain, dry mouth, pain in lower back and shortness of breath | The doctor says I need it... so guess I have to put up with the side effects. | M | 57 | 7 months 25MG 1X day | 2/26/2013 Patient History | 3 | palpitations | Mellow mood; reduced exercise capability; weight gain; depression. | Very effective for stopping my palpitations (which were causing dizziness.) I also enjoyed the mellowing side effect on certain stressful occasions. It made strenuous exercise more difficult (but not impossible) and invalidated my Polar heart monitor, used for assessing my workouts -- my heart rate was too slow to fit the Polar algorithm. I noticed a marked tendency toward weight gain (and retention) and over time plus a marked depressing effect particularly during winter. When I weaned myself off this drug I found my energy and mood improving sharply. (My wife observed I had "sort of woken up again.") I still take the drug for occasional bouts of palpitations -- it remains effective for this use -- but overall am much happier without it. | M | 60 | 2 years 25 mg 1X day | 6/17/2011 | 3 | atrial fibrillation | Heartbeat is a steady 60 bpm. Have experienced runny nose; cold hands; dizziness; pain and odd "aches" in my chest near my breastbone; general tiredness all the time. Am feeling depressed wondering if I can take this for the rest of my life. | Was on dilatiazem for several months, side effects were too much. Was put on metropolol for a week, then taken off to try Multaq, ended up in the hospital ER and didn't think I would survive the night. Back on Metoprolol tartrate, I don't like all the side effects but I may not have a choice. | M | 58 | 6 weeks 25 mg 2X day | 12/15/2010 | 3 | PVC | gained 15 pounds in three months, hair loss | Insurance switch me from Totorol, does not work for PVC, lowered my blood presure, try half of the pill does not work, feel week, shortnes of breath, I have to switch to natural medicine. | M | 49 | 8 months | 12/18/2007 |
METOPROLOL TARTRATE (METOPROLOL TARTRATE): Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. FDA Approval Date: 1994-03-25 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)