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Does Metoprolol Cause Dizziness?

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Posted on Thu, 28 Jan 2016
Question: can metoprolol cause dizziness? how can I come off it?
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is true that metoprolol can cause dizziness, especially when it adversely affects your heart rate and blood pressure, leading to low blood pressure or severe bradycardia.

I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure and heart rate frequent times during the day and refer those values to your attending physician.

If these symptoms are persistent, I recommend consulting with your doctor for a careful physical exam, and a resting ECG to exclude possible severe bradycardia or a conduction disorder.

Hope to have been of help!

Feel free to ask any other questions whenever you need!

Wishing all the best for this New Year!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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Does Metoprolol Cause Dizziness?

Brief Answer: I would explain as follows: Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is true that metoprolol can cause dizziness, especially when it adversely affects your heart rate and blood pressure, leading to low blood pressure or severe bradycardia. I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure and heart rate frequent times during the day and refer those values to your attending physician. If these symptoms are persistent, I recommend consulting with your doctor for a careful physical exam, and a resting ECG to exclude possible severe bradycardia or a conduction disorder. Hope to have been of help! Feel free to ask any other questions whenever you need! Wishing all the best for this New Year! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri