Beta blockers

Anyone here on a beta blocker? The cardiologist prescribed metoprolol for my palpitations but I'm afraid to take it since I have a normal bp and my hr is pretty normal unless I'm having a panic attack. I'm scared it will lower them too much!

[Agora1]

Hi Hdelmari, I have been on Metoprolol for the last 6 years. It has been an excellent med for me. When I was on Propranolol it tended to bring my blood pressure low. Everyone reacts differently., Go by what your doctor suggested for you. I wish you well.

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Thank you, I just called his office to see what he says and if he feels confortable having me on it then I'll give it a try. Do you take it for high bp or just for the anxiety?

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

Hdelmari Actually was put on it for both.

[Hidden in reply to Agora1]

I'm on a low dose so maybe it won't be so bad. Did you have any side effects?

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

None what so ever...short of dry mouth.

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Are you on any other meds? I'm also taking buspar for my anxiety.

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

Lexapro also on it for 6 years. Another great drug for me with no sleepiness or side effects.

[Hidden]

Bananas are a natural Beta blocker.

Look it up on the internet for more information

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

jimtom, I didn't know that Thanks for sharing that info.

[Hidden in reply to Agora1]

Check it out on the Internet.

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[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

I will, thanks.

[Andrea1915]

I take that beta blocker 25 mg for palpitations too been on it for a month I am very afraid to take medication I normally don't take what dr's prescribe because of fear of side effects but this pill has made me feel better in the last month than I have in many many years I have no side effects from it only it doesn't make me aware of my beating heart and I feel much calmer my Dr knows I'm afraid of meds so she said to take half and see how I feel and then when confortable take the whole pill I never did that I took the whole pill from day 1 and have only noticed that I don't have as much anxiety anymore and that's it I wish someone would have prescribed this to me years ago

[Agora1 in reply to Andrea1915]

Andrea1915, I agree with you that Metoprolol has been a wonderful drug with no side effects as well as eliminating the pounding and skipping heart beats.

[Hidden in reply to Andrea1915]

This is reassuring. I'm Always terrified to take meds too. Did it lower you bp or hr? Mine are pretty normal so I don't want them to get too low

[Andrea1915 in reply to Hidden]

Is it only 25mg? It won't lower your heart rate or bp that much not something you should worry about w a low dose it just keeps the adrenaline out of your body so you don't get anxiety and palps i dont think yo should be worried about anything if a Dr prescribed it then I would trust them they know what your pulse and bp is they wouldn't give you something that could harm you

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25mg twice a day so a total of 50

[Andrea1915]

Maybe take 1 a day and see how you feel but I don't think You should be concerned about taking the pill I think you will find it helps you

[Hidden in reply to Andrea1915]

Thank you, I was thinking of staying with just the 25 at first to see how I feel on it. I really hope it helps

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

Hdelmari, that's all I've been on is the 25mg.

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That's good to know hat it works for you at such a small dose! I called the dr today and hopefully he says I can do just the 25mg. What time of the day do you take it?

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

First thing in the morning around 7am.

[Agora1 in reply to Agora1]

P.S. It helps calm morning anxiety

[Hidden in reply to Agora1]

thanks for all the info! Do you take it with a meal?

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

Actually I take it while in bed, with water only Then I usually listen to my relaxation tape and dose off for an hour or so.

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Interesting, my instructions were to take with a meal

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

Yes, it says that on my bottle too. At first I was setting the alarm for 5am, taking my pill with a yogurt or some crackers. The startle of the alarm was making me more anxious. One day I decided to just take it when I first woke up w/o having to eat while in bed. I've had no ill effects from it.

But you are right, it does say take with food.

[Andrea1915 in reply to Agora1]

We're you prescribed this med for anxiety reasons or something else?

Agora1

[neilmoss]

Hello,

I started taking Metoprolol Tartrate 25 mg twice a day.

I used to have occasional anxiety and heart beat irregularities .

Then a doctor at emergency room gave me a prescription,

and they work fine, no more problems at all.

The tartrate makes it like extended relief.

So I take one in morning and one at night.

Good luck my friend

PS: I also take another bp med with the Metoprolol

Neil

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Thank you! I will start them tomorrow and and really hoping they work for me.