Metoprolol Forums (Page 5)

I was taking 50 mg of Metoprolol Sandoz. Walmart changed it to 50 mg Metoprolol. It is not managing my BP. It used to be a white pill, and is now pink any body else having problems??? ## My pharmacy just switched mine a couple of days ago, I don't know what the deal is. ## What have your BP readings been that lead you to believe it is not managing it? Has anything else changed in your life, recently, such as change in diet, activity levels, or eating habits? Strader10, since this is a generic medication, it is normal for your pharmacy to sometimes switch which manufacturer's product they carry, depending on what company was offering the cheapest price through their distributor at the time they had to restock their supply. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly includ...

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METOPROLOL ## Small pink round pill with a c 74 imprint ## To add some specifics, this tablet is distributed by Amerisource Health Services and they list it as containing 50mgs of Metoprolol, which is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. NDC code: 62584-0266 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, hypotension, and increased urination. The inactive ingredients may include: microcrystalline cellulose corn starch sodium starch glycolate type A potato silicon dioxide sodium lauryl sulfate magnesium silicate magnesium stearate hypromellose 2910 (6 mPa.s) titanium dioxide polyethylene glycol 400 polysorbate 80 D&C Red No. 30 Is there anything I can help with?

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I have just got a prescription for metoprolol tartrate 25 mg twice a day, for an occasional misfire of my heart valves,causing a short fiberlation. After reading ALL of the side effects , is there a safer alternative to this med. ## Hello, Joe! How are you? Side effects are usually just transient and go away, once your body gets used to the medication. Additionally, you may not experience any of them. It would be best to follow your doctors instructions for taking the medication to see how it works for you, then talk to them, if you end up having a problem. Metoprolol is classified by the FDA as a beta blocker that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, increased ur...

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I have been having palpitations every day suddenly for the past 3 weeks. My doctor put me on .5mg of xanax assuming it was anxiety. I decided to stop takimg the xanax after reading about how addictive it can be and my doctor started me on a beta blocker(metoprolol 25mg) to stop my palpitations amd trips to the ER until he figures out what the cause is since all of my blood work has come back perfectly fine. He told me to take half of the 25mg pill once a day as i need it. Its working for me so far but its only been a couple days. Is it ok to stop taking this medicine if i dont need it anymore since i am only taking half of the 25mg pill once a day? Ive read plenty about having to wing yourself off of this medicine but im guessing i dont have to do any winging since i am already at the l...

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I have a bottle of metoprolol 50 mg sandoz that was filled on 4/29/2008. Is it bad to use? It's 8 years old. Does it lose strength? And is it harmful? ## Hello, Frank! How are you? It does not become dangerous or harmful, but it can lose effectiveness, so it may not work as well as it should. It would be best to dispose of it and obtain a new supply. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hyppotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I agree with u that's exactly what happened good info .thanks now I know we're to ask questions at. ## I have some Metoprolol (25 mg) that is 2 years past the expiration date. Is it safe until I can see my doctor? I'm making an appt. with...

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PILLS ARE SCORED ON BACK AND WHITE AND ROUND THANKS FOR ANY HELP ## You have METOPROLOL 25mg,(Lopressor®, Toprol XL™) belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. Metoprolol controls, but does not cure, high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure may not make you feel sick, but it can lead to serious heart problems. Metoprolol also relieves chest pain (angina) and can be helpful after a heart attack. Metoprolol is also used to improve symptoms in patients with other types of heart disease. ## What John has posted is correct. UDL Laboratories does list these tablets as containing 25mgs of Metoprolol. NDC code: 51079-0255 It is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure,...

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Metoprolol succinate 25mg made by Mtg. Lannett Company - What fillers are used? I've been having stomach pains and can take up to 6 daily. ## What are the markings on the tablets in question? Can you please post back with this information? The reason I am asking is because sometimes the manufacturer listed on a bottle from your pharmacy is just a licensed distributor, not the actual manufacturer, so I need more information to find the correct details for you. The FDA does warn that Metoprolol may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. What are you taking it to treat? It is very unusual for this medication to be prescribed for anyone to take up to 6 daily, since it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain ...

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I have been taking metoprolol ER 50mg and amlodipine 10mg for one month now. I do not take any other medication s. Just today ive started feeling like im having panic attacks hypertension my blood pressure is 180 over 100 and 30 min later after lying down my blood pressure is 146/98 pulse 75 should i be concerned. ## When are you checking your blood pressure and heart rate? Are you on any other medications? It is normal for ones blood pressure and heart rate to vary, depending on their activity levels, what they've eaten, and other factors, according to NIH studies. But only your doctor can determine what is right for you, and whether or not your medications may need to be adjusted. The FDA lists the typical side effects as usually including dizziness, increased urination, hypotensi...

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I've been taking Metoprolol Tartrate 50 Mg once a day for a few years now. A few months ago my doctor increased my Metoprolol Tartrate 50 Mg to twice a day. I've been experiencing EXTREME EXHAUSTION and I feel really heavily drugged especially when I'm trying to wake up in the morning. Does anyone else experience EXTREME EXHAUSTION due to taking Metoprolol Tartrate. When I first started taking the medication I felt sluggish/tired however, I thought it was due to Menopause -- now when I was instructed to double the medication I tend to think its the Metoprolol Tartrate. I have high blood pressure and also angina so I have to be on a beta blocker. Anyone else have felt the way I feel? Thanks very much for any feedback. I appreciate it as I can't take this exhaustion for an...

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Are these two medications the same? - metoprolol succinate er 25 mg and atenolol 50 mg. I need help please. ## my pcp dr wrote this out Atenolol 50mg but my heart dr has me on Metoprolol succ er 25mg now my Question is are these the same medications ## They are not the same, but they are in the same class of medications. I am not a doctor, but if were me, I'd take the one recommended by the cardiologist, simply because they have a lot more training and experience in such matters. I can't tell you what to do, but if you aren't sure, you should consult your cardiologist. The FDA lists their typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## A cardiologist prescribed metoproplo...

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Metoprolol Succunate ER 100mg scored, white, round tablet with 100 over m imprinted on the back ## Does it make any difference if I take Metoprolol Succ ER 100 in the morning or evening? I have been taking it in the morning and I find if I need to drive any distance I get sleepy. ## The marking on this tablet is actually M over 100 and yes, it contains 100mgs of Metoprolol in a controlled release formulation. This is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Metoprolol details here. As to when to take it, you should follow your doctor's instructions. Sometimes the drowsiness may make is necessary for someone to take it at night, but in most cases, it's intended for such medications to be taken in the morn...

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25 mg extended release tablets ## wouldl like to know the side affects ## I was prescribed 25mg of Metoprolol Succinate once a day. Does it work the same to divide the pill in half and take 12.5 mg in the morning and 12.5 mg in the evening? I want to wean myself off of this medication. I was prescribed this for Afib. ## This medication is listed by the FDA as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotensions. Momma V, how are you doing? Has there been any change? ## Thank you for replying. I am not really having any of those problems. I am having hair loss and I don't want to be on any meds for afib. The doctor now wants me to go on an anticoagulant and the spiral is starting with meds. I want to wein myself off metropolol by just beginning to tak...

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Recently I have been having trouble with my vision, especially after reading or being on the computer for awhile. It's like a film over my eye. I went to an optometrist, and his diagnosis was that my tear ducks were not working properly, mostly in one eye but a little also in the other. He said that this could be a side affect of metoprolol, which I have been taking for several weeks -- (Metoprolol ER succinate 25mg. twice a day. I was prescribed this for a heart skipping, short of breath feeling, a result from mytrovalve prolapse in my heart valve. Has anyone else taking this medicine have problems in their vision? ## Actually, vision problems are a very well-known side effect of these types of medications, including Metoprolol, you may also experience headache, dizziness and joint...

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Hello. We are on vacation visiting beautiful panama beach Florida and my husband's blood pressure has gotten as high as 203/110. He was on lisinopril 10mg ER and took a CT head that came back negative. My concern is that his BP is still remaining around 150/98. We just want to make it home to follow up but these blood pressure readings are really scaring me. We also started an 81 mg Aspirin. What else can we do? Should we take both BP pills? ## I am not any type of health pro or in any field, but my husband's cardiologist has him on metoprolol 25mg, atrovastatin 10mg, amlodipine 10mg, lisinopril 5mg with/and aspirin 81mg. So personally I think your safe for now. I am doing research on these meds because he never needed any of this prior to catching the H1N2 virus back in Dec. Of...

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I have had problems before with my health and now I am back to square one again. I am currently on metoprolol, spirnolactone, trazadon, citalpram and medrxyprgst. I was doing fine up till a few days ago I started having a pulse rate of 113, accompany by feeling week, tired, off balance and hot,I don't know if it is the medrxyprgst or what but I don't like the feeling of my heart beating hard in my chest. Walking up the stairs in my home makes my heart pound through my chest, I don't know how like I can take this before I go insane, so will someone please review the medications I'm on and give me any information that can help me to figure out why I am feeling this way. Thank you! ## How long do that palpitations usually last? They aren't usually anything to worry abou...

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Is it safe to be taking 5mg of amlodipine and 25mg APO-metoprolol in the morning and again in the evening? ## You should take them, if your doctor has instructed you to do so. Multiple medications are often prescribed, if someone's blood pressure is high, in order to bring it down as fast and safely as possible. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi thanks for the responses..... now I'm taking 5mg of amlodipine in morning plus 25mg of metoprolol and 20mg furosemide.... and in the evening take another 5 mg amlodipine.... is this safe.... ## I take metoprolol 25 mg and amlodipine 10 mg. The amlodipine I have been on for a while, but my doctor...

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I need to know a description of this pill, it is the generic for lopressar. The pill that I have is metoprolol tartrate 25mg ## I am on that exact dose of metoprolol tartrate. They are small round pills. On one side it has a score mark down the middle for cutting in half if needed, and on the other side it has a M 18 The M being on top of the 18. Hope I helped ## Major Pharmaceuticals lists the tablet with the RE 79 marking as containing 25mgs of Metoprolol, which is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. NDC code: 00904-6162 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, hypotension, and headache. Inactive ingredients are listed as possibly including: lactose anhydrous microcrystalline cellu...

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BOTH PILLS ARE SCORED ON BACK AND WHITE AND ROUND THANKS FOR ANY HELP ## M18 is 25 mg Metoprolol EP 225 is 25 mg Ephedrine + 200 mg Guaifenesin ## The posted response is correct. The tablet with EP 225 is manufactured by Dickey Consumer Products. NDC code: 65193-0320 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, headache, nervousness, and insomnia. It is most commonly used to treat cold symptoms. The one with the M18 marking is manufactured by UDL Laboratories. NDC code: 51079-0255 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, headache, and hypotension. It is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. is there anything I can help with?

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Since on beta blockers, atenolo or metaprolol my vision is blurry. Cannot concentrate, very frustrated. ## Hi Ashley, Sorry to hear about your situation. According to the US National Library of Medicine, both medications (Atenolol and Metoprolol) list "blurred vision" as one of their more common side effects. Ref: Atenolol Side Effects / Metoprolol Side Effects However if it doesn't seem to go away on its own, you may need to contact your doctor as soon as possible in order to find out if you should still continue taking them as prescribed or opt for something else altogether. Unfortunately when it comes to these types of medications there's really no way to know ahead of time how it'll end up affecting you in the long run. But I'd just encourage you to keep an o...

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pill small and round with m18 inscribed on the back ## UDL laboratories lists this tablet as containing 25mgs of Metoprolol, which is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. (NDC code: 51079-0255) The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, headache, dry mouth, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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