METOPROLOL TARTRATE Reviews (METOPROLOL TARTRATE)

Average Rating: 2.1 (169 Ratings)

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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)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR METOPROLOL TARTCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 1  high blood pressure I have chest pains..... F 40 2 days
25
12/15/2012
 2  high blood pressure A little drowsy and got a skin rash from it M 24 10 days
50MG
7/10/2012
 3  High BP F 47 4 weeks
12.5 mg
7/8/2012
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 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
 2  anxiety, high bp, irr heart beat dizziness, tiredness, night time hallucinations, very dramatic hair loss, loss of sex drive, blurred vision Ive been taking 25mg twice a day for 4 years, cut my dose in 1/2 and started taking 25 mg right before bed to keep it in my system and bypass all the side effects at night. Thats when the hallucinations and hair loss started. Im only 27 and am losing my hair. Im not on any other meds other than this. It works for my palpitations but the side effects are the worst. Tried to quit taking it and didnt think it would be that hard since I'm on the lowest dosage possible but within 2 hours my heart was irregular and fast again. I can deal with all the other side effects but I'm not going to lose my hair to this drug. Its listed as a serious side effect along with hallucinations and once I googled it I noticed it happens to alot of people but its so gradual that it almost seems to happen overnight. My doctor is changing my meds on friday and it cant happen soon enough. I will never go back to metoprolol. F 27 5 years
25mg 2X day
12/6/2011
 2  palpitations My life ended when I started this drug. In 9 years I gained 80 lbs, lost my libido, my humor, I have horrible dreams. Getting ready for an ablation and doc took me off Metroprolol, flecainide and cartia all at once. I feel like I'm ready to die with a pounding heart, a-fib and a wicked headache. I'm hoping for a cure with the ablation. F 65 9 years
50 2X day
10/30/2011
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 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
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 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
 1  High Blood Pressure anxiety attacks,heart palpitations,irregular heart beat, hot flashes,nausea, headaches.. the doctor prescribed this to me with my blood pressure being high after having an episode of palpitations went to hospital and doubled my dose. i actually thought i was dying with all the problems i was having with this tablet. i got a second opinion and she reduced my dose i actually feel like myself again. it was terrible my bp is still erratic so thinking i need to change to another tablet F 27 2 months
50mg 1X day
4/20/2011
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 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
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 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
 5  MVP Blurred vision from time to time. Nothing major. F 36 2 years
12.5 1X day
3/22/2010
 3  PVC's, MVP pain occasional head rush when standing up. I take 50mg twice a day. Initially rx 25mg but that didn't help at all. They said I could increase the dosage even more but that I would start getting more side effects. I'm sticking with 50mg for now. Has helped somewhat by slowing down my heart and relaxing the PVC's a bit and the sharp pains that come with MVP. Also, I recover from exercise quicker. I don't get a racing heart as often. I was hoping it would help with my poker game by slowing my heart rate during exciting hands, but it didn't. The doc said Inderal helps with that but has more side effects. Also, this drug is cheap. $10 for 90 days supply. Has helped with my migraines a bit, too. I don't get floored by them anymore. Just head pain but no "sick" headache or light sensitivity. I asked my GP if I could take this for 40 more years and he seemed to think it would be fine. I hate being on a maintenance drug. F 43 3 months
9/16/2009
 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
 2  To control high blood pressure Upset stomach, extreme mental dullness, lack of energy Also taking DILT-CD 240mg and Coumadin, which don't seem to produce too many side effects. M 59 60 days
8/28/2009
 2  high blood pressure shortness of breath, low pulse, no energy I was started on this for high blood pressure (155/78), my pulse was fine - 25 mg twice a day. After being on this a while I started having shortness of breath when walking only short distances plus having no energy to do much. My doctor and I have been monitering my blood pressure and it was irratic. Sometimes it was in the 120's and 130's and other times it was 140 and above - so the medication was not really working well. Per the doctor, I tried to up the dose to 50 mg twice a day but my pulse went so low and the side affects so bad I couldn't. About a week ago I decided to stop taking this medication. I did research on other blood pressure meds and came up with Atacand. Went to the Dr and told him this is what I want to try. Only been on it for 3 days, so hard to tell but so far no side affects. F 64 6 months
6/19/2009
 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
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 5  hbp & headaches tired F 50 30 days
1/1/2009
 2  Atrial Fibrillation episodes Fatique,Heavy chest, pounding heart beat, insommia, heartburn and just general feeling of Blah all day long. Taken to prevent occassional bouts of Atrial Fibrillation and this drug has done that but at great cost in side effects. F 76 2 months
12/2/2008
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 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
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