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is it ok to use metoprolol and lexapro together? metoprolol is a beta blocker for my heart and the other is a depression edince

Glamorous replied: "yes"

Will metoprolol and sertraline cause bad effects to my heart? I take metoprolol and sertraline and have had recent chest pain on left side and up my neck on December 3rd. Is it a bad interaction? My doctor will not change anything on my medications. I am seeing a cardiologist for my heart condition. He only told me to go to the emergency room for the pain, but never even considered about the drug interactions when taking both metoprolol and sertraline.

mdyh replied: "Metoprolol is a heart drug... it does not cause chest pain. Sertraline is an antidepressant. There is no interaction between these meds. Get checked out."

HQ replied: "I take Metoprolol also...I take it to lower my heart rate because without it, it's over 120 even if I'm sleeping. So I know for sure that it lowers your heart rate...I don't know much about the interactions though, sorry."

albutropin replied: "i dont know about the heart, but when i was on sertraline i was foggy on what i was doing and nearly burned the apartment out, when i left something on the stove and then left. you might have to look up the drug interactions on the internet and then find a medication that doesnt give you the chest pain. i think it takes time to find the right drugs for you , that work right."

standinglynx replied: "These drugs very rarely if ever have an interaction. Metoprolol is the generic version of Lopressor and sertraline is the generic Zoloft. Actually, if you have anxiety these two together are usually extremely affective in treating arrythmias and anxiety. I would go to the ER, explain the pain, tell them that you are not happy with your doc and after your treatment ask for another doc. The nurses often have one that they prefer. Everyone has their opinions. You definitely need to see an electrophysiologist that deals with the electrical system of the heart (SA and AV nodes, Bundle of His and Purkinje fibers). You also should have a cardiac enzymes test and a BMP (basic metobolic panel) blood test done to determine if your electrolytes are out of whack and if your potassium is low, sometimes it will cause chest pain. Go, to the ER. Quit procrastinating. Hope all goes well."

What is the colors and shapes of the metoprolol pill? The refill I received today on metoprolol is pink in color, scored, and round in shape. Previous prescriptions have been white, scored, and oblong in shape.

alexia's mommy replied: "Maybe they are a different brand and maker? you can always check with the pharmacyst and they will tell you!!!!!! I would do that before i took any! alexia's mommy"

Devin C replied: "Once a generic version of a medication comes out, there are usually many different manufacturers making them. It is often common for pharmacies to switch from one manufacturer to another in order to get the best price on those generics. Usually when they do switch manufacturers they mention it to the patient, however due to many factors it might have been over looked. To be certain, many if not all prescription bottles have some on the label that has identifying characteristics of the medication inside (ie small scored white tablet). Check your medication against this description. If it does not match up or if you are still uncertain, call the pharmacy that you picked up the medication from to confirm it."

The Un-Cola replied: "Mine are pink. It is probably a different generic than what you had previously gotten."

I was recently put on Metoprolol for blood pressure, and I'm stuffed up and need a decongestant. Suggestions? I've heard that certain cold/decongestant medicines can raise your blood pressure and if you are on certain medications that could be bad. Does anyone know a good decongestant to take that I can buy at the pharmacy that is OK to take with Metoprolol (hypertension/blood pressure medicine)? Thanks!

Joe Knows replied: "Go to a pharmacy and ask a pharmacist. Or call your doctor."

SZO replied: "It is not advisable to take medications not prescribed for you especially when you're taking heart medications. It would be to your safety to check with your doctor on what medication to take, or you can try natural ways of de-clogging your nose such as steam vaporizer. If you have a fever, then that is a different matter entirely since it may be a viral or bacterial infection, which needs more than a decongestant to cure."

toodd replied: "Topcare has side effect on BP."

Will taking metoprolol cause mild pain in the center of your chest? I have mitral valve regurgitation and palpitations. I am currently taking metoprolol for this condition.

Spark replied: "Metoprolol should not cause pain in the centre of your chest. You are probably prescibed the Metoprolol for the palpitations, it will slow your heart rate and stop abnormal beats (palpitations). I suggest you check with your doctor if you are getting new symptoms since starting to take metoprolol. There are alternative beta-blockers that he can prescribe if you are having problems with metoprolol."

Tracy M replied: "Metoprolol should not cause you to have chest pain. Many of the patients in our office (that take it for MVP or palpitations)talk about feeling pretty tired when they first start taking it, but gradually get used to it. If you are continuing to have chest pain, see your doctor about trying another medication, and possible the need for further testing to make sure something else isn't going on with you! Good Luck."

Is it ok to take metoprolol and benicar at the same time? I'm currently taking 25mg of metoprolol, and my doctor put me on benicar. I'm suppose to wean off the metoprolol while starting the benicar. they are both for high blood pressure.

ckm1956 replied: "Lots of people take both. You should ask your doctor about how he/she wants you to switch meds."

Is it weird that my doctor gave me Metoprolol for studying? It seems to have nothing to do with helping concentration and when I've googled "metoprolol for studying" it pretty much comes up nada... He said it helps you sit and study for hours (which I have trouble doing due to a sometimes short attention span), but does it? Do you think it could be because it lowers your heart rate? Therefore you are more relaxed?

Cats replied: "No metoprolol is a beta blocker that is used for lowering blood pressure."

Nurse Autumn Intactivist NFP replied: "Yes Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol) is a beta-blocker, which is used for hypertension (high blood pressure) Some of the side effects that that involve the Central nervous System include: Dizziness, Fatigue, Insomnia, Increased Dreaming, and mental depression. Those don't sound very conducive to studying!"

dukefan13 replied: "Your doc is a wac job.....As an ICU nurse......I've never heard of using metoprolol for studying it is for blood pressure, and it also lowers your heart rate. Do you even know what your baseline bp and hr are?.....If you don't ..DO NOT take this medication..........tell your doctor he has prescribed you a medicine out of context!"

How does metoprolol actually work, don't quite understand? I have a Rx for it, for High Blood Pressure, and tachy heart. I have read that it blocks beta-1, receptors, all over the body, including the heart? What does this mean? Does it completely block adrenaline, or does it sort of antagonize the release of adrenaline? And could it be the cause of my anxiety, because I have chronic tachycardia?

Az R replied: "Yes, there are beta receptors all over the body. The primary purpose of a beta blocker, like metoprolol is to block vasoconstriction. There are beta receptors in the smooth muscle that lines blood vessels. When these receptors are activated, either by norepinephrine, or epinephrine, the smooth muscle contracts, and blood pressure goes up. There are also beta receptors in the kidney - in these, metopolol's effect is to increase the secretion of renin, part of how the body regulates blood pressure. This also lowers blood pressure. Metopolol favors doing this rather than working on smooth muscle, because in the kidney there are beta1 receptors, and the smooth muscle is beta2. How it works on a molecular level, is you have a beta receptor sitting on a cell. The beta blocker comes in and sticks to it. While the beta blocker is on there, the norepi or epi molecule can't turn on the receptor. It can't completely block these signals, because there are untold thousands of beta receptors, and the metopolol molecules fall on and off. Basically - it blocks some of the adrenaline, but not all of it. While beta blockers can have cognitive symptoms, anxiety is not usually one of them. Beta blockers are actually very frequently used to treat performance anxiety, or stage fright. Tried to keep that in simple terms, but if you need more clarification, feel free to ask, or email me."

John de Witt replied: "You'll want to google more on the adrenergic system, Which has alpha1, alpha-2, beta-1 and beta-2 components (there's a beta-3, as well, but it's less important for our purposes here). Metoprolol is a non-selective beta blocker but doesn't block alpha effects. That means if you take alpha-adrenergic agonists, such as the popular nasal decongestants (cocaine is also popular, but we'd assume that doesn't apply), the beta blockade plus the alpha agonist sometimes leads to shockingly high blood pressures, just the opposite of what you're hoping for."

Why does metoprolol make me feel dizzy sometimes? I've been taking metoprolol for six days and it never made me as dizzy as it did this morning.

cardboard cowboy replied: "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. You 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."

labellavita_926 replied: "Obviously I'm not exactly sure what you're taking the metoprolol for, but I did find this: "Beta blockers are used by many doctors to treat POTS and (NMH). I have heard of more bad drug reactions to beta blockers than any other drugs used for the treatment of POTS and NMH, especially for those patients who have NMH secondary to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome." Like the person above me answered, maybe it took a few days, but now it sounds like you are having some icky side effects to the drug. Here's a page that talks about other meds for the condition/conditions that I'm assuming you have. Good luck! And if you'd like anyone to talk to, I am here. I recently failed miserably at my tilt table test, and I'm awaiting my appt/diagnosis from my neurologist, but I believe it is POTS. It can be scary, but don't worry.. a lot of others have gone through the same thing, and we can all be ther for each other :)"

When taking metoprolol is it bad for you to drink alcohol? How about painkillers? if it is bad for you, how bad is it?

Michael A replied: "you mean aside from the fact that it can kill you? I need some painkillers and tranquilizers to get off the booze but doctors don't prescribe them for inebriated patients. I'm doing all I can but I'm still drinking beer. Lots of it and taking medication too."

Michelle S replied: "its always not a good thing to mix prescribed med with alcohol... Avoid drinking alcohol, which could increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking metoprolol, it may lead to low blood pressure or oversedation.. combination pain killers which contain NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories), may reduce the medication's effectiveness in reducing high blood pressure."

belfus replied: "no, there's no interactions between metoprolol and alcohol nor pain medications. you probably shouldn't mix the alcohol and narcotic painkillers though."

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