Reviewer: Hope, 55-64 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years

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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 ... Show Full Comment

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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.
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Reviewer: CalifMale53, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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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 l ... Show Full Comment

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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.
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Reviewer: Starting To Eat Healthy, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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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 s ... Show Full Comment

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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.
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Reviewer: Paulette, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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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.

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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.
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