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10 years ago (December 20, 2015)

My husband had AVR April 2015. He has been experiencing side effects of this beta blocker. He didn't have high blood pressure before his first a fib which led them to discover a genetic problem with his valve. Can't he ever get off this med? He is dizzy, lightheaded and... Read more.

Kenny Knox

10 years ago (December 20, 2015)

Hi Kathy, there are different forms of this drug so I'd have your husband ask if there is a type better suited for him. I had the same side effects before switching to a faster release of this med. I found taking faster release, smaller dosage twice a day was... Read more.

Clare Auten

10 years ago (December 20, 2015)

I was on metroprolol for a while. My cardiologist switched me to bystolic which is in the same class. The side effects are gone but bystolic costs more

Gary Stripling

10 years ago (December 22, 2015)

After my MV repair my cardiologist switched me from Metoprolol (200mg 2X daily pre-surgery) to Carvedilol (12.5 twice daily)l, a different beta blocker. It works great and I've had no side effects.

Kathy Gray

10 years ago (January 10, 2016)

He is completely off the beta blocker now for one week. But is experiencing stomach bloating every time he eats. We wonder if that metroprolol takes a while to leave the system.

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