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I Started Taking Metroprolol About Two Months Ago Because The

Posted on Sun, 16 Jun 2019

Question: I started taking metroprolol about two months ago because the letrozole for my breast cancer was raising my blood pressure. It seems my stools are much looser now. I may not go for three days but then go three times in one day and it's mushy. I have a lot more gas than ever. Can this be from the medicine? Can it be another type of cancer?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Metoprolol side effects.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I don't think this is related to cancer or other issues related to it.
I believe that this is related to metoprolol side effects and it can give constipation as well as diahorrea.
You can adjust diet in order to get used to it. If you have constipation you can use sena leaves to go to toilet and you can use simethicone for excess gas and diarrhoea.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (48 minutes later)

what is simethecome and where do I get it?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Simethicone is found in pharmacy

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again. Simethicone is an anti diahorrea drug that you can find in pharmacy and in some places you can fibrillation over the counter .
Let me know if I can assist you further.. Best regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj