Why does metoprolol make me feel dizzy sometimes?
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Metoprolol is a "beta blocker" which blocks the actions of certain hormones.  It tends to slow down the heart rate and relax blood vessels and so is generally used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heart beats, or to prevent heart attacks but it has other uses also.\n\nYou should call your doctor's office.  Dizziness could be a sign that you are having unwanted side effects, or that it may be working "too well".  It may pass with time, but you should definitely let your doctor know.  They are the one that knows your condition best.
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Alternative names    \n\nPassed out; Lightheadedness - fainting; Syncope; Vasovagal \nDefinition    Return to top \n\nFainting is a temporary loss of consciousness due to a drop in blood flow to the brain. The episode is brief (lasting less than a couple of minutes) and is followed by rapid and complete recovery. You may feel lightheaded or dizzy before fainting.\n\nA longer, deeper state of unconsciousness is often called a coma.\n\nConsiderations    Return to top \n\nWhen you faint, you not only experience loss of consciousness, but also loss of muscle tone and paling of color in your face. You may also feel weak or nauseated just prior to fainting, and you may have the sense that surrounding noises are fading into the background.\n\nCommon Causes    Return to top \n\nFainting may occur while you are urinating, having a bowel movement (especially if straining), coughing strenuously, or when you have been standing in one place too long. Fainting can also be related to fear, severe pain, or emotional distress.\n\nA sudden drop in blood pressure can cause you to faint. This may happen if you are bleeding or severely dehydrated. It can also happen if you stand up very suddenly from a lying position.\n\nCertain medications may lead to fainting by causing a drop in your blood pressure or for another reason. Common drugs that contribute to fainting include those used for anxiety, high blood pressure, nasal congestion, and allergies.\n\nOther reasons you may faint include hyperventilation, use of alcohol or drugs, or low blood sugar.\n\nLess common but more serious reasons include heart disease (like abnormal heart rhythm or heart attack) and stroke.\n\nHome Care    Return to top \n\nIf you have a history of fainting and have been evaluated medically, follow your doctor's instructions for how to prevent fainting episodes. For example, if you know the situations that cause you to faint, avoid or change them. Avoid sudden changes in posture. Get up from a lying or seated position slowly and gradually. When having blood drawn (if this makes you faint), tell the technician and make sure that you are lying down.\n\nImmediate treatment for someone who has fainted includes:\n\nChecking the person's airway and breathing. If necessary, call 911 and begin rescue breathing and CPR. \nLoosening tight clothing around the neck. \nKeeping the affected person lying down for at least 10 - 15 minutes, preferably in a cool and quiet space. If the person cannot lie down, have him sit forward and lower his head below the levels of the shoulders, between the knees. \nIf vomiting has occured, turning the person onto one side to prevent choking \nElevating the feet above the level of the heart (about 12 inches). \nCall your health care provider if    Return to top \n\nCall 911 if the person who fainted:\n\nFell from a height, especially if injured or bleeding. \nDoes not regain consciousness quickly (within a couple of minutes). \nIs pregnant or over 50 years old. \nHas diabetes (check medical identification bracelets). \nFeels chest pain, pressure, or discomfort; pounding or irregular heartbeat; or has loss of speech, visual disturbances, or inability to move one or more limbs. \nHas convulsions, tongue trauma, or loss of bowel control. \nEven if it's not an emergency situation, people should be evaluated by a doctor if they have never fainted before, if they are fainting frequently, or if they have new symptoms associated with fainting. Call for an appointment to be seen as soon as possible.\n\nWhat to expect at your health care provider's office    Return to top \n\nWhen you see your doctor, the focus of the questions will be to determine whether you simply fainted, or if something else happened (like a seizure), and to figure out the cause of the fainting episode.\n\nThe questions will include:\n\nHow would you describe the dizziness that you felt before fainting? Did you feel light-headed, off-balance, or like the room was spinning? \n
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it did the same thing to me. i couldnt stand having much light on or i got dizzy and my eyes hurt. i had to get off of zoloft because of it but please talk to your doctor before you stop taking it.
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It shouldn't but different medicines don't work the same on everyone.  If you don't feel well you should call your Doctor to be on the safe side.  Here is a list of the side effects:\n\n\nPseudoephedrine:\n\nCommon\n\nNervousness, restlessness, insomnia. \n\n  \nLess Common\n\nDifficult or painful urination, dizziness or lightheadedness, rapid or pounding heartbeat, increased sweating, nausea or vomiting, trembling, trouble breathing, paleness, weakness.\n\n\nSerious\n\nSeizures, irregular or slowed heartbeat, shortness of breath, breathing difficulty, hallucinations. Stop taking the medication and call your doctor right away.
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Drowsiness or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.\n\nTell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes, slurred speech, clumsiness, trouble walking, decreased/increased interest in sex.\n\nTell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: yellowing eyes or skin, signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat, fever).\n\nA serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.\n\nIf you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.\n\n\nPRECAUTIONS:\nBefore taking alprazolam, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, lorazepam); or if you have any other allergies.\n\nBefore using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, severe lung/breathing problems (e.g., COPD, sleep apnea), drug or alcohol abuse.\n\nThis drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.\n\nCaution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its side effects, especially loss of coordination and drowsiness.\n\nAlprazolam is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the potential for harm to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor for more details.\n\nThis drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Therefore, breast-feeding while using this medication is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.\n\n\nDRUG INTERACTIONS:\n\n\nYour healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.\n\nThis drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: certain azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), delavirdine, sodium oxybate.\n\nIf you are currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting alprazolam.\n\nBefore using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: clozapine, digoxin, disulfiram, kava.\n\nTell your doctor or pharmacist if you take drugs that affect the removal of alprazolam from your system (CYP 3A4 substrates, inhibitors and inducers) such as: other azole antifungals (e.g., fluconazole, voriconazole), certain anti-depressants (e.g., fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone), certain anti-seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, phenobarbital), cimetidine, macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, clarithromycin), rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), ritonavir, St John's wort.\n\nTell your doctor or pharmacist if you take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), medicine for sleep (e.g., sedatives), muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, tricyclic anti-depressants such as amitriptyline), tranquilizers.\n\nCheck the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients which cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.\n\nCigarette smoking decreases blood levels of this medication (through liver enzyme induction). Tell your doctor if you smoke or if you have recently stopped smoking because your dose may need to be adjusted.\n\nDo not start or stop any medicine wi
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This is the purpose of this medication.  YOu obviously have a tachy (fast) arrhythmia, likely atrial fibrilation.  If this is the case then you need a beta-blocker(like sotalol).  Understand, the goal of your treatment is controlling your heart rate which is what this drug does.  If you are unhappy with this drug in particular talk with your cardiologist about another beta-blocker (but understand the side-effects are the same) OR consider a cardioversion or EP study.  Stop taking these medications can be life-threatning and set you up for increased risk of stroke
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I would go back in to your doctor and let him/her know what your concerns are. I'm pretty sure that Atenolol is meant for daily use though and that if you're on it for hypertension and you're not taking it daily it won't work because you won't have a steady level of the drug in your system. I checked my drug book and saw nothing about it being a PRN med. I would also say that if you notice that your heart rate falls to 50 I would not take the next dose and contact your doctor.
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hormone isn't secreted when you shake your head. hormones are a chemically controlled substance that don't come out on a whim. \n\ni have a feeling that neurotransmitters are the culprits. neurotransmitters are sent throughout the body, Endorphins, which make you happy, might be the cause of this. \n\nheightened blood pressure, and lack of oxygen might increase the intensity of the neuotransmitter, which would lead to intense pleasure! the rapid movements of the nerve impulse to the synpases of the nervous system are the real technical cause..\n\nmaybe you're just shaking your head too hard.. and you're feeling light-headed. with all of the blood down there, i wouldn't be surprised that the dizzy feeling is from lack of blood! \n\nenjoy!
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I know the feeling i get very light headed also but it only last for a few minutes I guess because i don't try it every week its more like once a month maybe yall should try it more often, so her body would get use 2 it.
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It is likely from the Effexor. This is a very common side effect. Sounds like you need to talk to your doctor about a medication change. It is not a good idea for you to stop the medication abruptly, though, as there is a risk of serotonin withdrawal syndrome. This may be a contributor to your dizziness.
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It could be the beginning of a panic attack.  Is this followed by unhappy thoughts and then general shakiness?  If not, this could be a number of things besides a panic attack.  Analyze the food you just ate before the dizziness started.  I get these symptoms from caffeine in any form...coffee, pop, even tea.  My body just will not tolerate caffeine in any form and when I ingest caffeine I get the same symptoms.  Also, heavy sugar on an empty stomach can do the same thing.  You could also have an inner ear infection.  Your ear won't hurt but your equilibrium will be shot.  I also have had panic attacks and they began this very same way.  However, panic attacks usually begin this way but get a lot worse.  The classic panic attack does not stop will just getting dizzy and tired.  You need to describe these symptoms to a doctor.  There are too many things that could be happening here medically.
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Possible side effects include hallucinations, insomnia, nightmares, depression, nausea, diarrhoea, bronchospasm, dyspnoea, cold extremities, exacerbation of Raynaud's syndrome, bradycardia, hypotension, heart failure, heart block, fatigue, dizziness, abnormal vision, decreased concentration.  \n\nIf this was prescribed for high blood pressure, here's some healthy alternatives to taking this medication:\n\nhttp://www.doctormurray.com/conditions/High_Blood_Pressure.asp
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With regards to dizziness, it has been my observation of my own response that there are two different conditions. One is almost always postural and is benign. Being attentive to the possibility of dizziness, light-headed, fainting, and blacking out with change of position plus insuring adequate hydration and some salt intake is usually all that is necessary.\n\nIf you salt your food to taste and eat any processed foods, you should be getting enough sodium. \n\nSome folks have reported they were able to increase their very low blood pressure by increasing their fluid intake (6-8 cups per day of any fluids is usually enough) to maintain adequate hydration and increasing their salt intake. Foods that are canned, pickled, processed or cured are high in salt. You can also drink 1/4 tsp of salt in a large glass of water to increase sodium.\n\nAlso, I would strongly advise you to stay away from Gatorade for I do not recommend the use of Gatorade or similar products. Even the ones that are low in sugar contain extra potassium which you may not need. \n\npaaatches --Discussing your concerns with you physician is a must. Never change your dosage or stop taking your medication without your doctor’s approval. If something isn’t working out for you, you feel something is wrong then you get your doctor on the phone and you tell them what’s going on.
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could be signs of dehydration, especially if the dizziness occurs when you stand up rapidly or stand up after being in a crouching position. do an experiment where you make a conscious effort to drink more water (pee nearly clear by noon and stay that way until bedtime) and see if it helps!
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That happened to me about 10 years ago.  Apparently, it's caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure.\n\nI just checked and found this text from Merck's website:\n"Fainting may occur if the vagus nerve, which supplies the neck, chest, and intestine, is stimulated. When stimulated, the vagus nerve slows the heart. Such stimulation also causes nausea and cool, clammy skin. This type of fainting is called vasovagal (vasomotor) syncope."
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Something very simple that can cause you to be dizzy is an inner ear infection or wax build up in the ear.  I have an over active wax maker and when I get too much it causes pressure on the inner ear and makes an unbalanced situation.  It will really make you dizzy to the point of falling sometimes.  Have your health practitioner check your ears.
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Sounds like 'breakthrough bleeding', which is natural when you start then stop the pill. I'd just start again with a new month of pills, and stick to it this time. Feeling lightheaded could be from the pill, if you were new to taking them.