Metoprolol

[Philix]

Can the beta blocker, Metoprolol, cause a flare up of RLS? My RLS has been well controlled for several months with Methadone. I was prescribed Metoprolol a week ago and am suddenly having problems again. Has anyone had experience with this?

[Joolsg]

Many people have reported that beta blockers worsen RLS.

You may have to try another to see if it doesn't trigger RLS. Propranolol is a possibility.

Another possibility is to ask if pregabalin would help as it is used as an anti anxiety med and can slow down heart rate.

Discuss alternatives with your doctor.

[Philix in reply to Joolsg]

Many thanks, Joolsg. I will get started on these suggestions.

[SueJohnson]

I agree with Joolsg. If Propranolol causes problems although it shouldn't, another one to try is Isosorbide Mononitrate (Monoket, Imdur)- a nitrate that treats angina and heart failure - relaxes the blood vessels and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart but is not a beta blocker.