TamaraLJ Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi,I started a beta blocker (metaprolol) about 5 weeks ago. Within 24 hours I felt relief from the tachycardia and my heart rate is now at normal levels. I thought it was a miracle drug of sorts. But since then I have been gaining weight at a rapid pace and recently I've been experiencing intense depression. I have struggled with weight and depression before; that is nothing new. But my husband has pointed out that things seem to be much worse since starting metaprolol. Does anyone else have a similar experience?Thanks,Rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulp Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Metoprolol can cause weight gain and depression, it's known side-effects (read some in my pharmacology litterature). Take it up with the doctor I would say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I switched from Metoprolol to nadolol. you may do better on a different beta blocker or a lower dose. I think weight gain is common with beta blockers and they can make you sleepy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peregrine Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I have a history of depression (as part of bipolar disorder), so the cardiologist wouldn't put me on a beta blocker to start with (so we went with a calcium channel blocker). Not 100% sure if beta blockers potentiate already potential depression or cause completely new depression, but it's worth talking with your doc and trying a different med. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBlonde Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Yes! I had the same thing happen to me! Cardiologist put me on Bystolic. The first month it was amazing because my HR went from the 130s down to the 80s, but after a month on Bystolic, I felt no motivation, apathy, sort of like I just wanted to curl up and go away. It was not the same as depression, but it was crazy bad. My PCP took me off of the beta blocker and that feeling went away. Unfortunately, the palpitations are back and BAD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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