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Metoprolol

Drug Class: Commonly Known As: Category:
Beta Blockers

Metoprolol - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Metoprolol cause?

  • Dizziness and lightheadedness
    • This may occur especially when you get up quickly from lying or sitting down. Getting up slowly or changing posture slowly may help. Take a rest by sitting or lying down if you feel dizzy.
  • Coldness, numbness or tingling sensation of your fingers or toes
  • Feeling weak and tired, and that your heart beats slower
  • Shortness of breath
  • Problems with sexual intercourse

Inform your healthcare professional if these side effects do not go away and become bothersome to you.

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

  • Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.

Before taking Metoprolol , what precautions must I follow?

​Inform your healthcare professional if:

  • You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication.
  • You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
  • You have asthma or other breathing problems – this medication may worsen or cause an asthma attack.
  • You have pre-diabetes or diabetes - this medication may hide symptoms of low blood sugar such as fast heartbeat or tremors. You may need to check your blood sugar more closely.    
  • Updated on 31 July 2019
  • Article contributed by PSS National Medication Information Workgroup , PSS National Medication Information Workgroup
The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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