User Reviews for metoprolol succinate oral

All I can say is, RUN!!! I've been on Metoprolol succ.for 7 days, I feel like I am dying. My entire body hurts. My intestines are swollen and painful, back, pelvis, thighs, hips, calves, legs, ankles, feet, toes, arms, neck, chest, buttocks, shoulders, hands, fingers, jaw, ear, head!!!!! It all hurts. I have burning, tingling, numbness, pain randomly everywhere. My heart is palpitating on and off, I feel like I can't breathe, terrible headache, chest heaviness, swollen lymph node in neck, dry mouth, extreme fatigue, blurred vision, shakiness, anxiety, crying, sore muscles all over.....I just can't, this pill is the devil himself. Read More Read Less

After switching to er my BP went up and I am ending a very uncomfortable week

My husband was just prescribed this medicine about a week ago. I gave it to him at night and about 30 minutes later, he felt like he was having a panic attack.

MAFMAMA - my rating was very off

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in December 2019 at the age of 46 after having approx. 3 years of prior joint pain. After a few months of physical therapy, the pain began to return and was much worse. This is what led to RA testing, upon confirming this diagnosis I was extremely confused why I developed it, RA does not run in my family. My rheumatologist started me on methotrexate and I made appointments with two orthopedic surgeons. I will mention that prior to all of this my hair has been falling out in handfuls for years, leaving me with very thin hair. The pain became too much to bear so I had my left shoulder replaced on 11/23/20. I have had 2 separate hip injections to help relieve pain in the right hip area and I know that joint will have to be replaced at some time. Currently, my right shoulder is giving me more problems with pain and the ability to function because I am right-handed. I have contacted all my doctors, the FDA directly, and my pharmacist; as well as done my own research. Following is the email I sent to my doctors: I received some extremely shocking news from a stranger today and I'm scared and need to know what to do next. Long story short I was small talking with a lady and mentioned I had RA and she got a blank stare on her face and said "are you on metoprolol?". I said yes, she said "get off now", it causes RA and makes you lose your hair, I removed my cap and told her I bought Rogaine last night because my hair is so thin and getting worse. I notified my pharmacist and my PCP. Both have heard of side effects but had never actually seen someone with it. Well, that may not be accurate anymore. I have already done some research on my own and have found a small study from 1986 and more in-depth research at Taiwan University. WebMd also mentions that this is a very rare occurrence but this RARE event has caused irreparable destruction, disruption, and hardship to my body, my family, and possibly the length of my life. To my knowledge, there are 79 known cases filed with the FDA, I am number 80, which I can guarantee is underreported. PLEASE IF ANYONE DEVELOPED RA WRITE A MESSAGE AND REPORT TO www.fda.gov/medwatchRead More Read Less

My normal resting rate before taking the medication is 130-140bpm. My Dr started me off taking 12.5mg of Metoprolol Tartae and found that it wasn't lasting long enough. After finding out my body over produces adrenaline, my Dr put me on Metoprolol Succtate 25mg. It's been three months and I've been experiencing headaches, stomach pains, coldness in fingers and feet and swelling. As well as dizziness, weakness and fatigue. Making it hard to work and enjoy life.

Please be aware of the cognitive side effects of this drug. Some doctors will tell you there are no known cognitive side effects, but that is NOT TRUE at all. It has been documented by numerous and well respected sources. My mother had no cognitive issues prior to being put on this drug, at the tail end of the first year of being on it, she started displaying signs of forgetfulness. That's all it ever was and did not disrupt her daily life at all. A few years ago her doctor increased her dosage from 50mg to 100mg and three months later she had her first hallucination. Everyone wrote my mother off has having dementia, but it never made any sense until I did the research myself when nobody else gave it a second thought, including "medical professionals". This drug has been linked to triggering psychosis and delirium & has been documented as a drug with potential side effects that mimic dementia. This drug is also a beta blocker that can have awful side effects in elderly patients, like what was happening to my mom. If someone you love is taking this drug, and they start showing dementia like symptoms after being put on it, look at this drug as being the potential culprit. You are your loved ones best advocate and need to be their voice when they can't explain what they're going through, or are unaware of the symptoms they're experiencing. It's sad to say this, but not all doctors have your loved ones best interest in mind. Persistence is key. I hope this "review" will be helpful & insightful to anyone out there currently going through a similar situation.Read More Read Less

Have been on Metoprolol 50mg for 3 years for heart failure and my Heart Doctor just increased to 100mg. Have the cold toes, fingers, watering eyes, drowsiness, etc.

Had 2 bouts of svt 2 years apart which lasted about 5 days each. Other than that, heart in great shape. Always been healthy and active. Took metoprolol after the 2nd bout and my life has never been the same. It's been almost a year and a half since I took it. Can't exercise, can't handle any type of stress, ongoing palpitations, nightmares, blood pressure fluctuations, depression, hypersensitivity, chest pressure, short of breath. Poison. Don't take.

I had covid in March 2020; recovered in April. July was in the ER for heart palpitations. Long story short, diagnosed with myocarditis resulting in heart failure (47% EFR). Prescribed 25 mg to lower heart rate and blood pressure. By 3 months, experienced significant side effects: 1) cold fingers/toes, 2) pruney fingers (Raynaud's symptoms), 3) unbearable dry cough, 4) hair loss, 5) decreased libido, 6) inability to lose weight (and very easy to gain weight), 7) anxiety/depression. I take this at night as it makes me incredibly sleepy. Definitely lowers heart rate (my sleeping HR is ~ 48 bpm). Blood pressure ~ 111/68, so that's good, but I'm not sure if the side effects are worth the trade off, and will ask my dr. to reduce and/or stop taking, or switch to something else. Read More Read Less

This drug has been a life changer. For years had issues with sudden rapid heart beat and irregular heart beat. I also have high blood pressure and suffered from panic attacks. I was taking meds for both and had been given other drugs to help with the heartbeat but they didnt work or I had a reaction (constant coughing). I got put on the 50 mg Succulent ER 24-Hour when I had to go to the ER for chest pains in 2012. Within a month my blood pressure was within normal range and I no longer had to take Paxil for panic attacks (which I have not had one single attack since 2012 when I was put on this medication). Now I only take my Diovan and this drug and do not need the other two I had to take prior to starting this. The only drawback it you want to call it is you absolutely have to take this drug at the exact same time every day. If I miss my dose by even an hr I begin having heart palpations and my bp will go up to 180/110. Read More Read Less

My blood pressure has been in crisis level (> 170/90) for 2.5 months. This medicine does not work for me. My BP has elevated above 200/100 while taking this medicine. Originally I thought it had no side effects, but now I realize it does: Rapid heart beat, aches in my upper stomach, tightness in chest, gas, tingling in legs, night cough, general feeling of sickness, anxiety, panic attacks. I started at 25mg Metoprolol Succ ER, then 50mg, 75mg and now 100 mg. Losartan was added yesterday, and my BP went from 196/90 to 165/~75, So I have started tapering off of Metoprolol only took 75mg today, and will gradually lower until I am back at 25mg ... at which point unless my doctor gives me a good reason to keep taking it, I intend to stop.Read More Read Less

My blood pressure is lower, but I get chest pains at night, can't sleep, no energy and feel like I have gas and it doesn't matter what I eat. I exercise daily and still don't feel the same since taking this medicine 2 months ago.

I have problems taking more than 25 mg. Chest tightness and yet the doctors keep trying me on higher doses. They are going to kill me.

Overall worked okay at first, my cardiologist had to add another medication to it after being on it for a year.

Am I just crazy or can this medicine cause more anxiety and nervousness? I would like to know if anyone else had these problems with this medication.

I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT SOMETIMES THINGS WE EAT CAUSE DIARRHIA. BE AWARE OF WHAT YOUR EATING. I DID FEEL COLD SUDDENLY ONE NIGHT IN MY ARMS. NEVER HAD THAT BEFORE, BUT IT COULD BE SOMETHING DIFFERENT I ATE.