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Is Taking Metoprolol Safe For Treatment Of Palpitaton?
Thank you! I was recently prescribed Metoprolol succ (initially, 25mg /then increased to 50mg) for palpatations. Immediately, I experienced foul smelling urine. I read at this site that others have experienced the same. Should I be concerned? I will be seeing M.D. in 3 weeks. I appreciate your willingness to help.
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
Hello!
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
Metoprolol is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent that is used for treating high blood pressure, heart pain, abnormal rhythms of the heart, and some neurologic conditions.
Metoprolol reduces the heart rate and is useful in treating abnormally rapid heart rhythms.
Metoprolol is generally well tolerated. Side effects include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, insomnia, nausea,, lightheadedness, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, cold extremities.
About your foul smelling urine don't need to worry. Metoprolol doesn't cause damage to your kidneys.It can due to the drug metabolits which are eleminated from your body through kidneys.
Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
If your doctor decides you should no longer use this drug, he or she may direct you to gradually decrease your dose over 1 to 2 weeks.
Hope I was able to help you.
Wish you good health.
Dr.Rovena
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
Metoprolol is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent that is used for treating high blood pressure, heart pain, abnormal rhythms of the heart, and some neurologic conditions.
Metoprolol reduces the heart rate and is useful in treating abnormally rapid heart rhythms.
Metoprolol is generally well tolerated. Side effects include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, insomnia, nausea,, lightheadedness, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, cold extremities.
About your foul smelling urine don't need to worry. Metoprolol doesn't cause damage to your kidneys.It can due to the drug metabolits which are eleminated from your body through kidneys.
Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
If your doctor decides you should no longer use this drug, he or she may direct you to gradually decrease your dose over 1 to 2 weeks.
Hope I was able to help you.
Wish you good health.
Dr.Rovena
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