Metropolol Dropping Bp Too Low?

[giftcreations123]

Hi

I started metropolis and feel lousy

I think it's dropping my BP too low and causing adrenalin surges ..

Anyone else?

[westernmass]

Hi there,

Metoprolol definitely did this for me. I don't know about the adrenalin surges, but it dropped my already borderline-low bp too much so that I felt weak, out of it, lightheaded, dizzy...just so much worse than not taking it. I only took it for a few days before stopping. Just my experience.

[Guest Alex]

Hi,

same here, metoprolol was a nightmare for my already low bp so my dr changed it to bisoprolol. That didn't really improve the situation. I am on propranolol right now and at least I am not lightheaded and bedridden 24/7.

From what I read it's a bit of a trial and error process to find the right beta-blocker for you.

I'd go back to the dr and ask for his/her opinion.

Good luck.

Alex

[giftcreations123]

Thank you

Yeah..going try proposnolol ..I think it dropped my BP too low and that feeling of lightheaded and dizzy caused anxiety and thus more adrenalin..

Thank you

What dies propanolol are you on?

[Guest Alex]

I take 10 mg in the morning and 10 more before bedtime. If my hr doesn't "behave" i have the option to take 10 more mid-day (depending on when/if I need it).

good luck

[giftcreations123]

Thank you

I thought metoprolol and propanolol were same or vert similar .

And u felt better on propanolol ?

Did u wean off metoprolol ?

Thanks

[Guest Alex]

I believe the 2 are quite similar, yet I responded differently to each.

I did not wean off the metoprolol, but I did gradually decrease the bisoprolol. My dr at that time pretty much replaced the metoprolol with bisoprolol, then when I kept complaning that it doesn't help but it's making things worse he told me to gradually decrease the amount of bisoprolol and see how I feel.

I'm not saying I'm feeling better on propranolol alone, as I am taking a bunch of other meds, but as soon as I stopped the bisoprolol I no longer felt lightheaded. (metoprolol was the worst as i turned into a zombie as soon as i started it - i was on it for one week only)

[giftcreations123]

Thanks again

So I have a question then for you ..

I normally feel lightheaded at times etc.. So how would I know ..maybe I need more metoprolol instead of stopping it.. Just so unsure .. Of want I feel Is metoprolol reaction or not taking enough to feel better ..

Make any sense?

Thanks

[Guest Alex]

No idea how to answer that.

Again, I bet your dr will have more answers for you than me - I can only tell you what my experience has been so far.

like i said, for me the lightheadedness started with metoprolol, continued with bisoprolol and it stopped once i stopped the bisoprolol, a full week before I started taking propranolol. The good thing for me is the fact that propranolol doesn't make me lightheaded at all, even though my bp is still quite low-ish.

my bp has always been on the low side - it runs in my family. Despite that I never had problems being lightheaded or dizzy because of it. I can comfortably walk around with a bp of 90/50-60, while a bp of 120/70 (the "standard") makes me feel awful at times.

I don't know what your bp was before the metoprolol compared to now, but if your bp is too low, i'm thinking that you might benefit from a dosage adjustment, or maybe a different beta-blocker?! - just speculating and trying to help.

[giftcreations123]

I appreciate your help..

The pharmacist saud I dobt need to wean off it..

I am waiting fir the cardiologist to call back still.

I have an echo scheduled for the am but too be honest, if I am not feeling great , then might postpone it..

Thanks! ..

[Guest Alex]

You're most welcome.

If you've only been on it for a short time and taken a small dose, chances are you don't need to taper off. Your dr knows best though, so hopefully s/he'll get back to you soon.

Good luck with your echo and your cardiologist.

Alex

[giftcreations123]

Hi

So frustrating ..

Doc wants to see me in the office..

I didn't take metropolol today and I am

Not waiting 3 weeks for a change . I left a msg for the dr to call me as well ..

Just venting..thanks !

[Katybug]

My docs (cardio and neuro) were both very specific that I needed to start my Florinef before my metoprolol so that this didn't happen. The thought being that the Florinef would increase my blood volume enough to compensate for how the metoprolol would affect me.

[westernmass]

I feel your pain on that! I have had to wait MONTHS for Dr's to get back to me after taking various tests, and have gone through the 3-week trial phase of meds before as well. Keep your chin up, and hope you feel better soon or at least get the right med soon

[giftcreations123]

Thank you

So katybug why not try a different beta?

I want to try propanolol ..

[Katybug]

I really can't answer that. It's what they prescribed, so I went with it. I have had moderate success and no side effects so I'm not rocking the boat. I actually have had to come off the florinef over the summer because of complications with being on prednisone and now that I'm off both steroids, I'm not having an issue. But, in answer to your original question, the concern about the metoprolol dropping your BP must be a known issue if both of my docs knew about it.

But, isn't the nature of beta blockers in general to lower blood pressure? I'm not sure this is limited to just metoprolol. I might have to do some research on this.

[giftcreations123]

Hi

Your right ,.. Betas do lower blood pressure yet some of us handle different betas differently, oddly enough. Maybe I won't feel that horrible on the propanolol ..

Hmm