Can Barely Get Out Of Bed

[Jacquie802]

Just started beta blocker two days ago. My Bp upon standing is so horrible that I can only walk around for ten minutes or so before I feel like I going to pass out. What have others done when this happens to them?

[corina]

I'm sorry this is happening Jacquie. Are you able to measure bp? Or check your hr (it might get too low). If you're worried you might want to call your doctor.

[Jacquie802]

Bp was 90/64 and I was pouring sweat after walking around the house for ten minutes...

[Katybug]

Jacquie,

What dose did they start you on for the Metoprolol? It didn't lower my BP (my was low anyway, 90/60) but it is a concern. They put me on florinef a couple of weeks before starting the BB which it looks like you are on already. Can you tolerate a higher dose of florinef to help you maintain a higher blood volume? Hpe this gets worked out for you.

Katie

[Jacquie802]

I'm on metoprolol extended 12.5mg. I'm no longer on florinef. Both florinef and midodrine give me severe headaches. They aren't mIld headaches that I could deal with, but they are severe. Not sure what else to try..

[bellgirl]

I would call your doctor; there are many beta blockers out there. Either the dose is too high, you need to try another, or tweak your other meds to compensate for the difference.

[yogini]

What is your HR number? It took me a week to get adjusted to BB. I could not tolerate metoprolol, but atenolol worked well for me, or maybe your dose is too high. I wore compression hose to keep up my BP.

Edited June 11, 2012 by yogini

[Jacquie802]

My hr fluctuated between 70-111 while on beta blocker. 12.5 is actually the lowest dose for metoprolol. I could only stand for ten minutes until I felt like I was going to pass out

[tinkerbella]

Can you take a thermatabs and a large glass of water before you get of bed? I like coconut water. I have a technical assistance that I send all my vital signs in to the health care system for my doctor before I get out of bed. That way I know what I'm dealing with.I usually leave a cooler in my bedroom with supplies of G2 water, food, energy bars, waters, till I'm safe to walk around which can be hours and hours. Everything I need is right by my bed. I carry a bucket down the stairs and fill it when I go back up with what I'll need for the day.

Hope some of this may help you ~

[Natops]

About 5 days ago I started Metoprolol and I felt absolutely horrible. I was laid up in bed. My cardiologist told me to stop it. I feel much better now. Whewwww, that was scary.

[shan1212]

I started taking metoprolol 25mg 2x per day. It made me dizzy upon exertion so I started taking only 25mg at night. I've stopped taking it now as I believe it was causing fatigue.

[kayjay]

Something to consider, there is an adjustment period for many people on betas. It took me about a month to adapt to mine. I had resting heart rates in the high 30's when I first began. Now my resting heart rate is normal and I know that nadolol is protecting my heart. My standing heart rate before was usually at least 175. Now it is in the 120's.

[Jacquie802]

Well, I didn't take the beta blocker last night, however, my heart was racing all night...

[Brye]

My BP runs really low from my BB. I take atenolol, I've weaned off it as much as I can while still getting some HR control. I also take florinef to help support my BP and midodrine 3 times a day to help keep my BP high enough so I can take the BB.

Brye

[Guest Alex]

hi jacquie,

i had a similar experience while on metoprolol 12.5 mg a day, so my dr switched me to bisoprolol 5 mg a day - was too strong, tried 2.5 mg still made me dizzy/lightheaded, cut that in half but the dizziness was still there and my heart rate was quite high. Now i take propranolol and i no longer deal with lightheadedness/dizziness. Try asking your dr for a different beta blocker. I hope you'll be able to find one that works for you and has minimal/no side effects.

best of luck and best of health