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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath , Low Blood Pressure And Fatigue

I have symptoms with Lopressor that include vocal cord closure, extreme fatigue, too low B/p,mental confusion ,muscle weakness, light sensitivity, trouble breathing during the day...So...in desparation I cut 25 mg in half and many symptoms have begun to decrease. I suspect all smooth muscle were effected that is why I have so many symptoms. It was used to protect an aneurysm that will be fixed 21 july...AM I right about this? Lopressor could cause even more obstructive sleep apnea. I have celiac spru and am allergic to chemicals.
Wed, 27 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, your all symptoms are due to hypotension and bradycardia caused by lopressor.
Lopressor is having metoprolol. It is beta blocker. It acts on reducing blood pressure and heart rate.
You have given lopressor just for prophylaxis before aneurysm surgery.
So possibility of hypotension is more in your case.
So you are can cut down the dose to 12.5 mg.
Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
Don't worry, you have done right thing by cutting down the dose.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath , Low Blood Pressure And Fatigue

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, your all symptoms are due to hypotension and bradycardia caused by lopressor. Lopressor is having metoprolol. It is beta blocker. It acts on reducing blood pressure and heart rate. You have given lopressor just for prophylaxis before aneurysm surgery. So possibility of hypotension is more in your case. So you are can cut down the dose to 12.5 mg. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Don t worry, you have done right thing by cutting down the dose. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.