Metoprolol 10+ side effects | Things to be aware of while taking metoprolol

Metoprolol is known for its brand Lopressor, Betaloc and Toprol XL is used to treat high blood pressure, also called hypertension, irregular heart rhythm, also called arrhythmia, heart failure, to prevent chest pains caused by angina, and improve the survival after a heart attack. It is also use to prevent migraine headaches. 

Metoprolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It works by reducing the work
load of the heart, thus the strain of the heart. it lowers the heart rate and also widens the blood
vessels to reduce blood pressure. 

When you must not take metoprolol
Do not take metroprolol if
you are allergic to it or any beta blockers that you might have in the  past
or any other ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. If it’s your first time taking it, you will
only know it after you take it. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include shortness of
breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the
body; rash, itching or hives on the skin, if this happens, send yourself to the hospital
immediately. 

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I want to particularly talk about Asthma, taking a beta blocker may trigger your asthma symptoms or make them worse. However Not everybody with asthma is sensitive to these medicines and this is rare with metoprolol. Your doctor may decide to prescribe you  a different medicine or increase the dose of your asthma preventer medication.
 
Medication interaction
Anti-inflammatories such as  diclofenac  (e.g.
Voltaren Rapid),  ibuprofen  (e.g. Nurofen), mefenamic acid
(e.g. Ponstan),  naproxen  (e.g. Naprogesic) which you can
buy without a script from a pharmacy.more in video

How to take it? How much to take it?
Dependent on your condition and what other medication you are taking, the doctor will
prescribe you the appropriate dose. 
Doses usually ranges from 12.5mg-200mg. It comes in slow release tablets which is taken
once a day or immediate release which is taken anywhere from 2 to 4 times 
Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water.
It does not matter if you take metoprolol before or after food.
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Things to be aware of: 
 Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication
affects you.
•  and no alcohol while you are on this medication as it can make you extra drowsy. 
• Remember to spend time reading the medication leaflet when you first receive the
medication from your pharmacist. it’s not gonna take you a lot of time, may
10 minutes. If your pharmacist forgets to give it to you, remind them. I will also put
one through a link down in the description box for you. 

Diabetes

If you have diabetes you need to take extra care to measure
your blood glucose levels regularly because Beta-blockers
can cause an increase in blood glucose levels, especially when you
first start taking them. This effect usually settles with
time.metoprolol can reduce the warning signs of a low blood
sugar level such as feeling of fast, irregular or strong heartbeats
(palpitations) or tremor.

Side Effects: 
• Tiredness, weak and dizziness - if this happen, stop
what you are doing - rest, sit down or lie down until the
dizziness goes away. do not drink alcohol. do not drive,
operate machinates and do anything else that could be
dangerous.

• you might get light headedness as well especially you stand up too quickly, we call
that orthostatic hypotension. so be careful when getting up from  a lying
down of sitting position to prevent any falls. get up slowly, if possible hold onto
something as you get up. 

• Headache - Headache should only last for 1 week. if it
goes longer than that, or its severe, see your doctor.
things you could do within this week is have lots of rest,
drink plenty of water, avoid drinking alcohol and ask your
pharmacist to recommend a painkiller for you. 

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