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Metoprolol Succinate ER

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5.1  Effectiveness
3.9  Side Effects
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RateADrug users have reported 7 Metoprolol Succinate ER side effects and 3 Metoprolol Succinate ER benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Metoprolol Succinate ER, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 91.7% 0% 8.3%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 8.3% 66.7% 25% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 25% 33.3% 33.3% 8.3%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 8.3% 75% 8.3% 8.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 91.7% 0% 8.3%
Digestion 0% 0% 83.3% 0% 16.7%
Emotional Well-being 0% 8.3% 66.7% 16.7% 8.3%
Energy 0% 16.7% 50% 16.7% 16.7%
Eyesight 0% 8.3% 75% 8.3% 8.3%
Memory 0% 0% 58.3% 33.3% 8.3%
Mental Clarity 0% 16.7% 66.7% 8.3% 8.3%
Pain 0% 0% 75% 16.7% 8.3%
Patience 0% 8.3% 50% 33.3% 8.3%
Sexual Health 8.3% 0% 75% 8.3% 8.3%
Skin Complexion 0% 8.3% 75% 8.3% 8.3%
Sleep 0% 16.7% 50% 25% 8.3%
Stress Level 0% 16.7% 50% 33.3% 0%
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Commonly Reported Metoprolol Succinate ER Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 33.3% 16.7% 50% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 66.7% 0% 16.7% 16.7% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet 66.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 50% 33.3% 0% 0% 16.7%
Confusion 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Constipation 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 72.7% 9.1% 9.1% 0% 9.1%
Diarrhea 50% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7%
Dizziness 50% 25% 8.3% 16.7% 0%
Drowsiness 36.4% 18.2% 27.3% 9.1% 9.1%
Fatigue 58.3% 8.3% 16.7% 8.3% 8.3%
Fever 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Gas 50% 16.7% 0% 0% 33.3%
Headache 66.7% 0% 25% 8.3% 0%
Insomnia 63.6% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1%
Irregular Heartbeat 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 50% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 16.7%
Loss of Taste 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 50% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7%
Muscle Cramping 50% 16.7% 0% 0% 33.3%
Nausea 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 66.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 75% 0% 12.5% 0% 12.5%
Slow Heartbeat 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 50% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7%
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Less Commonly Reported Metoprolol Succinate ER Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 66.7% 0% 16.7% 16.7% 0%
Anemia 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 50% 16.7% 0% 0% 33.3%
Cough 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 33.3% 33.3% 16.7% 16.7% 0%
Elevated Blood Sugar 87.5% 0% 0% 0% 12.5%
Fever 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Gout 66.7% 16.7% 0% 0% 16.7%
Hair Growth 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Heartburn 66.7% 16.7% 0% 0% 16.7%
Muscle / Joint Pain 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Reduced Libido 83.3% 0% 0% 0% 16.7%
Sexual Dysfunction 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Stuffy Nose 66.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 0%
Swelling around the Eyes 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Swelling of Extremities 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Metoprolol Succinate ER
Since taking Metoprolol Succinate ER Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
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User Comments about Metoprolol Succinate ER
15 Jun 2011 I use this medication for controlling my blood pressure, this medication works very well. It is recommended my many doctors and I absolutly love it my self. Im on the ER 100 mg once a day.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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21 Mar 2011 The drug does it's job when it comes to regulating the heartbeat, but I have severe nocturnal foot cramps and thinning skin. Also hair loss.
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24 Feb 2011 I have had several BP meds in my life, eventually they all fail and must be changed.
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08 Aug 2010 Helps with my arrhythmia... I don't have any side effects to report.
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