Introduction
Metoprolol and Weight Gain
Metoprolol can cause weight gain as a side effect. Studies have shown that people taking metoprolol gain a median of 2.64 pounds compared to people who aren’t.
Can you lose weight while on beta blockers?
In particular, beta blocker users failed to lose weight, remaining 6% heavier than nontreated participants [2529].
What is the most common side effect of metoprolol?
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or even fainting may occur when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen this problem. Also, lying down for a while may relieve the dizziness or lightheadedness. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are using the extended-release capsules.
What blood pressure medication helps you lose weight?
Nebivolol lowers blood pressure and increases weight loss in patients with hypertension and diabetes in regard to age.
What are the health benefits of metoprolol?
Metoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol also is used in combination with other medications to treat heart failure.
What are the dangers of taking metoprolol?
Metoprolol has not been associated with drug abuse, dependency, or withdrawal. However, taking too much metoprolol can cause serious problems including heart failure, heart attack, and death. Symptoms of an overdose include slowed heart rate, low blood pressure, and wheezing.
What should I avoid while taking metoprolol?
Because metoprolol is a beta-blocker, a type of drug known to increase potassium levels in the blood, you might want to be mindful of potassium-rich foods like meat, bananas, and sweet potatoes.
Should I take metoprolol in the morning or at night?
Your doctor may advise you to take your first dose before bedtime because it could make you feel dizzy. If you do not feel dizzy after the first dose, take metoprolol in the morning. If you have metoprolol more than once a day, try to space the doses evenly throughout the day.
Does metoprolol slow metabolism?
Beta-blockersespecially older ones like atenolol and metoprololcan lead to weight gain, possibly due to slowing metabolism. During the first few months of treatment, beta-blockers are usually linked to weight gain (about 1.2 kg on average), followed by a plateau.
How long can you stay on metoprolol?
Guidelines recommend beta blocker therapy for three years, but that may not be necessary.
Guidelines recommend beta blocker therapy for three years, but that may not be necessary.
Conclusion
Adults: The typical dose is 25 mg to 100 mg by mouth once a day. Children 6 years and older: The dose is based on your child’s weight. The typical starting dose is 1 mg/kg of body weight by mouth once a day.
