Reviewer: HighBpSuffer, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Caused so many problems. ED, dizziness, tired, could not function (zombified). Had to get cardiologist to prescribe something different. Worst drug I have ever been on. BTW - My high bp did not change from day to day end of being on this drug. Just my experience - make your own decision.

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Caused so many problems. ED, dizziness, tired, could not function (zombified). Had to get cardiologist to prescribe something different. Worst drug I have ever been on. BTW - My high bp did not change from day to day end of being on this drug. Just my experience - make your own decision.
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Reviewer: Lmg, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I was put on Metoprolol not quite 2 years ago, after a heart attack and high bp diagnosis. I hate it, but cannot get my doctor to change it. The longer I take it, the worse I feel. I get short of breath and leg fatigue with just minimal walking. I have a dry cough, have wheezing, and started getting leg edema too. Additionally, I have gained about 40 lbs. I am afraid to stop the medicine on my ow ... Show Full Comment

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I was put on Metoprolol not quite 2 years ago, after a heart attack and high bp diagnosis. I hate it, but cannot get my doctor to change it. The longer I take it, the worse I feel. I get short of breath and leg fatigue with just minimal walking. I have a dry cough, have wheezing, and started getting leg edema too. Additionally, I have gained about 40 lbs. I am afraid to stop the medicine on my own, but I had NONE of these symptoms before. My heart attack was caught early, and my EKG does not show it even. I was on Lisinopril too, but had to stop that on my own because I developed an ACE cough that was nearly debilitating due to frequency and intensity. I take 25mg of Metoprolol twice a day. My bp is controlled, but my pulse stays low, between 48-56. Sometimes I feel like my heart slows down and feel like I am going to pass out. I don't get chest pain. My shortness of breath is not all the time, and it's not to where I pant or gasp. It's like I just can't get a good deep full breath. I believe I felt about 100% better before taking this medication.
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Reviewer: BP, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Low dose made me tired, depressed and blood pressure was inconsistent - very low in the evenings and higher in the mornings. Don't think I can stay on this medication.

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Low dose made me tired, depressed and blood pressure was inconsistent - very low in the evenings and higher in the mornings. Don't think I can stay on this medication.
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Reviewer: Handytim, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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took awhile getting used to taking something long term...didnt feel like myself for a week... occasional diareha made me sleep, and not just at night, slept my day off away slowed me down sexually too, would take 2-3 times longer to climax, i guess since the drug dialates relaxes ALL BLOOD VESSELS, THAT MEANS THE PENIS TOO. My doc promised me me to switch me later next month, or I'll s ... Show Full Comment

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took awhile getting used to taking something long term...didnt feel like myself for a week... occasional diareha made me sleep, and not just at night, slept my day off away slowed me down sexually too, would take 2-3 times longer to climax, i guess since the drug dialates relaxes ALL BLOOD VESSELS, THAT MEANS THE PENIS TOO. My doc promised me me to switch me later next month, or I'll switch doctors(closer to home)
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Reviewer: PapaDub, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Dr suggested starting with 1/2 25mg tablet in evening then go to full 25mg after 1 week if BP>135/85. Numbers at or near 135/85

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Dr suggested starting with 1/2 25mg tablet in evening then go to full 25mg after 1 week if BP>135/85. Numbers at or near 135/85
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