Metoprolol - Can anyone help me?

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Is anyone taking metoprolol? I've been prescribed it by my cardiologist. I read the side effects and they out weigh my symptoms. Would like to know more about it from someone else that has taken it. Told it was for the palpatations (i can live with) but it was also known as the stage fright med. Can anyone help me?
 
You have to remember that by law any and all possible side-effects have to be listed, no matter how small the probability of that effect occurring.

Even aspirin has a list of side/adverse effects pages long.

Now that you know what to look for, I think you should try it first & see what (if any) side-effects effect you, then decide.
 
Metoprolol has been in use for a long time, and prescribed to many people. I haven't taken it myself, but I know others who do, and have no problem with it. Of course it's important to be aware of potential side effects, and you should discuss any concerns with your cardiologist. But as Eric says above, side effects are listed regardless of probability and context. If the side effects outweighed the symptoms in a significant number of cases, then the drug would have been recalled by now.
 
No news is good news? Why am I bothering. I wish I could just snap my finger and make this all go away. I'd give my right arm and left leg to be able to go back to January18, 2011. I would definately do it differently!!!!
 
maryltyme, how is it going on metoprolol? Been doing some reading beta blockers
and was wondering of you had time to share your experience? I want a time machne too :-)
 
Hi Chaz1,
thus far. It sucks. It's been 2 weeks and my symptoms seem worse especially late evening. I cant tell if its my heart or an onset seizure. I feel horrible for about 2 - 3 hours. Some evenings I cant get to sleep. It feels like im falling when I doze off. On the flip side, I noticed (as well as co-workers) that I am more focused at work. So I have a 7 hour window of greatness then its back to the rabbit hole. I've been trying to contact the doctor who prescribe them to me, been playing phone tag. Sad thing is, I started taking them and now I just cant stop, the risks are chest pains and possible heart attack for abrupt discontinue of med and I dont want to continue taking this med if I can help it. I have mitral valve regurgitation and was experiencing the same symptoms prior to the aneurysm in January 2011. My guess is, he put me on the meds not to just controll palpatations but prevent a heart attack and another stroke. I need to take someone with me when I visit the dr. I have a hard time recalling what was said even if I write it down it doesnt always make sense to me when I read it. Thanks for asking Chaz1.
 
Thanks so much maryltyme, not one of these darn E drugs is without nightmarish side effects. I wonder if in time the side effects will subside a little, still very new for your body. Hopefully you will keep us posted. You will certainly be in my thoughts.

I agree totally with you, 2nd pair of ears/ note taker is invaluable for these neurologist / hospital appointments, they are all too often so infrequent that when the time arrive its like what did I want to talk to you about…I always go with my Son and I do a briefing with him just before we head in, running over the important points and if he forgets, then I either remind him or I chirp in.
 
I need a chirper. I dont know whom I will get. My sisters are tired of me, my mom cant walk, she waiting to have knee replacement late spring. My daughter has 3 todlers, my husband has his own dr's appt to keep up with and he lacks patients with me anyway. I dont have any friends, none I know well enough to take with me. I see the neurologist on the 19th, I dont like him to start off with. I wonder if he will object to me using a tape recorder? Wont hurt to ask. Ill take it with me anyway just in case he says yes. I will keep you posted. Im hoping to hear from the cardiologist 2morrow. I left a message in regards to the side effects if thats what they are. I will keep you posted. Thanks Chaz1 for listening : ) . Been trying to talk to family and they're tired of me or easier to think, they dont have time for me right now. I know this has been hard for them, and I pray for their strength as well.
Im also lifting your son in prayer. I hope his treatments are working for him. God bless you! : ) You're a wonderful parent. My daughter is also 26yrs old. She's a mom of three and she is great at it.
 
maryltyme, How often do you get to see a specialist? Few times a year and generally scheduled well in advance? Could you not ask you daughter to plan up front to attend these with you (she sounds like a trooper).

Wondering if your hospital has buddy system you may or may not be aware of?

Prayer, best gift out there, and no stranger here. Thank u…without doubt you will be in mine.
 
thanks Chaz1, I finally talked with dr. He said I did not have to continue the metoprolol. I posted that, but as a new thread. Im happy not to be taking it. Im starting to think that most of what I am experiencing is depression. I read in wikki? that aniexty, sleeplessness as well as lathargic feeling could be depression. I was looking for mood swings after an aneurysm. I've been real short with everyone. On an emotional rollercoaster. Happy one minute, sad the next and then mad as he-- in the next. I feel isolated all the time, and now I know why people are avoiding me. I dont know anymore. I call myself trying to stay connected. Im still trying to put things back together with my life. Im really struggling with staying focused and on task. The cardiologist suggested that I see the neuro and or my primary care dr. He wanted me to come in to do an ekg. I originally opted to do so, but saw no purpose in it. My heart just beats fast, im happy that it beats. So, I cancelled that appt and told them that I have a future appt with my regular neurologist next month and that I would discuss all the little weird things with him for the 4th time. Between me and you, Im not keeping that appt either. One, I dont like him, two, Im really starting to believe that its all in my head. The only dr I will follow up with is the opthomologist (eye dr.) I've been seeing stars(told they were migranes without the pain) and flashes of light. I was told I have glaucoma several years ago. I had a field vision test and the right eye showed a slight loss of vision (probably because of the annie). So, im just gonna wait and see what happens. I will also see my primary care dr next month. Im tired of her too. Can I tell you something? Well, I've been smoking, I know bad, bad, bad. But, its all I have. It calms me and its there when I need it. Im not going to detain you. But, thank you Chaz1 for your concern and interest. I have looked forward to your reply's. I dont have, or should I say, no one else has been interested in talking with me about this. I have been looking for an aneurysm support group online, no luck yet. How is your son doing? I hope he is doing great.
 
Hello maryltyme, we'll be praying that when the affects of the metoprolol wear off that you will be feeling a bit better.

Why would you cancel the appointments to see the specialist, you are so worth this time and energy. I would like to suggest you rethink the cancelations and put your best foot forward and make a list of what is most important (#1 being your health) and tick them off one by one as you go on your journey to getting you back to good health. We do need these experts advise and what we can do is listen and determine if we agree and sometimes we won’t but sometimes we will...

For today, my Son is doing great and one day at a time, so today is a good day, thank u so much for asking for my boy.

As for the smoke, well this girl lives in a glass house (yes a smoker, bad, bad,bad, bad, but I love me smoke) so I won’t be throwing any stones at you on that one. Not allowded. Well, for both of us, we ahev a lot to consider on that one, dont we :)
 
I will re-consider changing my mind, but Im going to be honest, I dont think I am. Im exhausted. I know it sounds like im being difficult, but Im not. Maybe small onset seizures or whatever it is Im experiencing is of no real concern to them. Maybe, if I learn to deal with it and not make such an issue of it I can feel better if I can not get better. Its going to get a warm soon, so ill get lost in, spending time with my grandchildren, Church, walks with my dog (he'll be a year old next week), yard work and taking in a bingo game every now and then.
 
Hello maryltyme, while u reconsider you do you have a plan for the horizon :) and a lovely one at that, family, church and our pets seem to be able to give endless love so lap it up. Be looking forward to hearing how you are doing. And u r not being difficult, u probably need a rest from it all, for a bit.U will be in my thoughts and prayers. U r not alone....thats for sure.
 
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