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Metoprolol

Metoprolol Tartrate, Metoprolol

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7.5  Effectiveness
3.6  Side Effects
5.8  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 4 Metoprolol side effects and 2 Metoprolol benefits.

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Metoprolol 8.79 6.65 1.66 14 Get Info
Atenolol 7.54 6.65 3.7 54 Get Info
Hydrochlorothiazide 6.79 6.19 2.78 33 Get Info
Lisinopril 5.91 5.58 3.38 91 Get Info
Ramipril 4.3 4.48 4.46 23 Get Info
Losartan Potassium 3.18 4.43 5.24 38 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Metoprolol, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 3.1% 0% 90.6% 3.1% 3.1%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 9.4% 81.2% 9.4% 0%
Blood Pressure 6.2% 9.4% 59.4% 18.8% 6.2%
Breathing 0% 0% 93.8% 3.1% 3.1%
Confidence 0% 3.1% 90.6% 3.1% 3.1%
Coordination/Motor Skills 6.2% 0% 81.2% 12.5% 0%
Digestion 0% 3.1% 93.8% 3.1% 0%
Emotional Well-being 3.1% 0% 90.6% 3.1% 3.1%
Energy 9.4% 6.2% 81.2% 0% 3.1%
Eyesight 0% 6.2% 90.6% 0% 3.1%
Memory 0% 9.4% 81.2% 6.2% 3.1%
Mental Clarity 3.1% 3.1% 84.4% 3.1% 6.2%
Pain 0% 6.2% 84.4% 6.2% 3.1%
Patience 3.1% 3.1% 87.5% 3.1% 3.1%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 3.1% 96.9% 0% 0%
Sleep 3.1% 0% 81.2% 6.2% 9.4%
Stress Level 0% 6.2% 84.4% 9.4% 0%
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Commonly Reported Metoprolol Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 93.8% 6.2% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 77.8% 11.1% 0% 11.1% 0%
Blurred Vision 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet 79.3% 3.4% 10.3% 6.9% 0%
Cold Symptoms 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 95.5% 4.5% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 96.9% 0% 0% 3.1% 0%
Diarrhea 77.8% 0% 22.2% 0% 0%
Dizziness 78.1% 21.9% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 83.9% 9.7% 3.2% 0% 3.2%
Eye / Vision Problems 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 71.9% 12.5% 3.1% 6.2% 6.2%
Gas 77.8% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 0%
Headache 87.5% 3.1% 9.4% 0% 0%
Insomnia 93.5% 0% 3.2% 0% 3.2%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 93.1% 0% 3.4% 0% 3.4%
Loss of Taste 89.7% 6.9% 3.4% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 88.9% 0% 0% 11.1% 0%
Muscle Cramping 77.8% 11.1% 0% 11.1% 0%
Muscle Fatigue 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 93.8% 0% 6.2% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 86.4% 9.1% 4.5% 0% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 86.2% 10.3% 3.4% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Metoprolol Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 93.1% 0% 6.9% 0% 0%
Anemia 95.5% 4.5% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 87.1% 6.5% 3.2% 3.2% 0%
Cough 89.7% 3.4% 0% 6.9% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 72.4% 6.9% 20.7% 0% 0%
Elevated Blood Sugar 96.6% 0% 3.4% 0% 0%
Gout 96.6% 0% 3.4% 0% 0%
Heartburn 86.2% 10.3% 3.4% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 90.9% 0% 4.5% 4.5% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 86.2% 3.4% 10.3% 0% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Stuffy Nose 86.2% 6.9% 3.4% 3.4% 0%
Swelling around the Eyes 96.6% 3.4% 0% 0% 0%
Swelling of Extremities 95.5% 4.5% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Metoprolol
Since taking Metoprolol Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 4.1%
Heart attack 2%
Hospitalization 4.1%
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06 Dec 2011 BLOOD PRESSURE DROPPED RAPIDLY
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15 Jul 2010 This medication has helped ease my nausea and upset stomach.
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02 Jun 2010 Metoprolol has been the most effective blood pressure medication in lowering blood pressure. At first, I started it at 100mg twice a day and slowly this medication help in adjusting my blood pressure that it was reduced to half the dosage 6 months later. Now, I am
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30 May 2010 My blood pressure is not that high but I think my doctor prescribed this medication as a precautiong and so far I like how my blood pressure has been staying in range.
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29 May 2010 this medicine is good because it stops me from feeling my skipped beats and has stopped my tachacardia but this with the other medicines that I am taking makes me very sleepy and fatigued. I cant make it up until 6:00 without taking a nap and then it is very difficult for me to get up.
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