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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Metoprolol	8.79	6.65	1.66	14
Benicar	8.38	7.1	2.81	21
Atenolol	7.61	6.66	3.63	51
Hydrochlorothiazide	6.97	6.24	2.8	30
Amlodipine	6.82	6.16	2.35	17
Lisinopril	6.03	5.66	3.22	86

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Effectiveness of Metoprolol by Condition

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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 Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	88.2%	5.9%	5.9%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	5.9%	88.2%	5.9%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	5.9%	52.9%	29.4%	11.8%
Breathing	0%	0%	94.1%	0%	5.9%
Confidence	0%	0%	94.1%	0%	5.9%
Coordination/Motor Skills	5.9%	0%	88.2%	5.9%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	94.1%	5.9%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	94.1%	0%	5.9%
Energy	5.9%	11.8%	76.5%	0%	5.9%
Eyesight	0%	5.9%	88.2%	0%	5.9%
Memory	0%	5.9%	94.1%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	5.9%	88.2%	0%	5.9%
Pain	0%	0%	88.2%	5.9%	5.9%
Patience	0%	0%	94.1%	0%	5.9%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	82.4%	0%	17.6%
Stress Level	0%	0%	88.2%	11.8%	0%

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Commonly Reported Metoprolol Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	88.2%	11.8%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet	75%	6.2%	12.5%	6.2%	0%
Constipation	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	82.4%	17.6%	0%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	87.5%	6.2%	0%	0%	6.2%
Fatigue	76.5%	11.8%	5.9%	0%	5.9%
Headache	88.2%	0%	11.8%	0%	0%
Insomnia	93.8%	0%	6.2%	0%	0%
Loss of Taste	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle Fatigue	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	94.1%	0%	5.9%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	87.5%	6.2%	6.2%	0%	0%
Slow Heartbeat	81.2%	12.5%	6.2%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Metoprolol Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	93.8%	0%	6.2%	0%	0%
Anemia	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%
Cough	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	75%	6.2%	18.8%	0%	0%
Gout	93.8%	0%	6.2%	0%	0%
Heartburn	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Stuffy Nose	81.2%	12.5%	0%	6.2%	0%
Swelling around the Eyes	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Metoprolol

Since taking Metoprolol Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Fall	5.6%
Heart attack	5.6%

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15 Jul 2010	This medication has helped ease my nausea and upset stomach. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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 —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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. —Posted by Joseph Chapman Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
23 May 2010	I have had no adverse side effects, it just doesnt work all the time. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use