Jacquie802 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Bp was 90/64 and I was pouring sweat after walking around the house for ten minutes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellgirl Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbella Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 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 ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natops Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan1212 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Well, I didn't take the beta blocker last night, however, my heart was racing all night... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brye Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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