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What Causes Confusion And Tiredness While On Metroprolol?
Question: I have been having issues with my heart, verified by EKGs etc...U did have a heart attacj 12 years ago, and have 2 stents.....yearly check ups ( up to now) have been fine. I have been on Toprol XI 100mg since the hear attack. Carefully goinmh over my meds this morning I discovered that recently (through Exprexx Scripts) I had been also given Metroprolol 100mg and have been taking it. Couldn't this be why My heart is acting crazy, I extrememly shakey, tired, confused, totaly opposite from being my normal self. I am never sick, am very active, a positive type person etcv.
Brief Answer:
Metoprolol can cause such side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
I can certainly understand your concern.
Metoprolol is know to cause such side effects in few individuals.
It's advisable to either reduce the dosage or select an alternative medication after discussing with your cardiologist.
Reduction of the dosage can offer improvement in most cases, but it's very important to monitor the blood pressure simultaneously so that it does not increase reciprocally.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Metoprolol can cause such side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
I can certainly understand your concern.
Metoprolol is know to cause such side effects in few individuals.
It's advisable to either reduce the dosage or select an alternative medication after discussing with your cardiologist.
Reduction of the dosage can offer improvement in most cases, but it's very important to monitor the blood pressure simultaneously so that it does not increase reciprocally.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
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