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67 People found this comment helpful

AT FIRST I FELT LIKE I HAD MORE ENERGY.  NOW I AM TIRED ALL THE TIME AND I HAVE GAINED WEIGHT  AND FEEL DEPRESSED., BUT MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS GOOD.  I WOULD LIKE TO QUIT THE MED

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15 People found this comment helpful

I hate it. I think it makes me gain weight. I wish my dr would focus on my weight but apparently he don't think its an issue, just as he don't think my mental health is an issue. Or maybe he just dont think that's his problem as we all have a PCP now , and he can pawn us off to another and not think about it.

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Nancy | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/2/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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Have severe side effects from this med. Can barely walk,very dizzy and feet are swollen. Dr says I'm ok but this is the only thing I take and it started afterwards. I'm in my middle 70's and feel like 100. I used too be active.

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Sunny | 0-2 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/3/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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Weight gain of 30 lbs in last 3 months mostly in waist area. Tinnitus is worse. No energy. Depression is bad. BP still high mostly at 160 /95 . Just don't feel good since December. Even my teeth hurt. Doc said everything was okay. I don't think they listen at all. I want off this med. At 72 I think I know my body.

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Howard | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/31/2022
Condition: Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been using this medication for several years. It has kept my heart rhythm steady and out of A-Fib.

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Leticia | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/17/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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This medication has increased my weight by 75 pounds I have an allergic reaction to it with whelping and swelling and itching. Thinning of hair and diarrhea. Shortness of breath which I’m sure is due to the extra weight. Will be consulting with Dr. to take me off of this medication this week.

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serlinda | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/9/2021
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have irregular heartbeat been on metoprolol tartrate 25 mg 2x daily for 7 years … it helps me so much but at the beginning of starting medication I did experience side effects which were fast heartbeat/chest pain, dizziness, drowsiness and weird dreams. Overall it has helped me a lot to lower my heart rate and chest pains,

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welluntilnow | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/11/2021
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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Never been on a long term med before. I felt overall ill on this with crying jags and exhaustion. Had to hold on to the walls to walk.

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WorldTraveler | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/12/2021
Condition: Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Overall rating 2.3
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A one-time ER visit a year ago with diagnosed Atrial fibrillation; no history of high blood pressure, just an occasional flutter that usually stops after a few deep breaths. In fact, I had been quite active as a cycler, hiker, traveler. Then this one incident resulted in ER person (never have met the cardiologist!) prescribing Metoprolol Tartrate, 25mg morning and night (50mg/day). Immediately had reaction including dizzyness, lethargy, despair, and a concern about treatment without knowing my health history. All tests were "normal". I have reduced to 12.5mg once at night and have had no issues. BUT, I'm planning to get a second opinion because ALL tests are "normal" and even this small dosage has affected my energy level, weight (increase), and confidence. The treatment choice makes no sense.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/16/2021
Condition: Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Overall rating 2.3
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Chronic fatigue, chronic lack of energy, personal care and hygiene is suffering, along with household cleaning and chores, bills are behind, severe migraines, chronic pain, constantly cold, blurred vision, weight gain,, I'm not myself at all. I used to be very bubbly, outgoing, the life of the party, was always known for being able to just walk in the door and light up the entire room with my smile, my laugh, my radiance. Sure can't do that anymore because I'm all doom and gloom nowadays. I used to always be a busy body. Now I can't be blasted out of the house. I used to always do my makeup, lipstick or lip gloss and hair and get dressed up nice in a matching outfit or a dress or even just a cute pair of blue jeans with a cute little shirt and a matching pair of seasonal shoes. But, that's all long gone to the waaay side for me too. I don't take pride in anything anymore at all. And I always used to take pride in myself, my vehicle, my inside and outside of my home. I'm deeply depressed.Read More Read Less

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Jeff | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/12/2021
Condition: Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Overall rating 2.0
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Started having eye problems almost immediately.

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Alive | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/8/2021
Condition: Heart Attack
Overall rating 3.3
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After reading the most helpful rated experiences people reported and how other people approved those reviews/experiences there are 2 common themes. Depression and Doctors who won't listen. I'm on 200mg a day and have been for over 9 years. One doctor told me flat out, "your alternative is death". In regards to stopping. "Disease" puts us in these positions, not the meds and if you are like me or close then you have more meds than just this? But "Death" is my alternative as my Doc said, so perspective gives me a different outlook when put that way? I just completed a 2 mile hike over very rugged turf, Pickle Springs Conservation Area in Missouri. I carried a camera and lens, water the whole way. I have survived 10 heart attacks, mini-strokes, a cabbage the Docs call them, since 2005 and had over 11 stents placed. I got better...lot's of verticals to climb btw.. This is important to know. I can do things at 65+ I couldn't do 5 years ago or even 15 years ago without experiencing serious repercussions. Today I can pace myself, I have better stamina and endurance and I don't work out at all, just walk when I can. There's no way anyone can convince me that it hasn't provided me a better quality of life - I am living proof. The med doesn't allow your heart rate to increase rapidly or stay increased, learning to understand what it does to you is a key to adapting with it. Like my doc said.... Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/6/2020
Condition: Heart Rate Between 100 and 130 Beats Per Minute
Overall rating 3.7
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Every time I bump my arms, I bruise and sometimes bleed. I makes huge places on my arms.

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Tom8pie | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/12/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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I take 50mg twice a day for high blood pressure. It works very well for me. My blood pressure is now around 130/76... which is better than before. Overall, I am very satisfied with it.

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Sam | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/31/2019
Condition: Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Overall rating 3.0
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Took 50mg 2x daily with 20mg Lisinopril for Angina and Fast heart beat. Resting bp 147 / 75. Heart beat ran LOW 50-56. I felt sleepless, anxious at times, shortness of breath, blurred vision and constant diarrhea. Been on it for 10 days. Will wait longer to see if side effects continue.

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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/28/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Feel great with this drug.. BP best ever and no more pulsating in my head and helps with anxiety that raised BP

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eaw | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/10/2019
Condition: Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Overall rating 2.3
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Started this medication in May, was prescribed for AHR due to Mast cell disorder. Already on BP med Calan 180mg SR, and when adding Metoprolol 25mg in mornings, I started to notice extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, weakness, lack of energy, lack of motivation, falling asleep midday, after one month of being on it my hair started to fall out by the handful each time I washed or combed, found a lot on my pillow every morning too! Weight gain of 20 pounds since May. Short term memory issues/brain fog. I was advised to cut the dose to 12mg for 3 days to go off this med. Today was the day... hopefully I can get back to my normal self even if I do have AHR. I stopped drinking coffee with this med. as well as limiting salt, and anything with caffeine. I will maintain this routine and hope it is useful after being off this medication. Read More Read Less

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metoprol tar 25 mg | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/4/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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my blood pressure has went down to about 124/70 rate goes up and down from 95 to 52.

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RD | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/13/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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Causes shortness of breath.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/24/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I hate it. I think it makes me gain weight. I wish my dr would focus on my weight but apparently he don't think its an issue, just as he don't think my mental health is an issue. Or maybe he just dont think that's his problem as we all have a PCP now , and he can pawn us off to another and not think about it.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/20/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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This medication is awful. Between the staggering, I have diarrhea, total loss of sex drive, muscle weakness and felt terrible. Had to reduce to 50 mgs 2 which helps a lot. Nasty stuff

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/21/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Works great. 50mg twice a day. Does exactly what it is supposed to do, zero side effects and cheap cheap cheap.

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