signs of low blood sugar, such as sweating, weakness, confusion, or shakiness, may still occur.
People with diabetes should follow their usual blood glucose monitoring plan and discuss any concerns with their healthcare team.
A Rare but Serious Concern: Worsening Heart Failure Symptoms
Metoprolol is often used to treat certain forms of heart failure, but symptoms can occasionally worsen, particularly during dose changes or if the medicine is not tolerated.
Contact a healthcare professional promptly if you develop:
rapidly increasing swelling
sudden weight gain
worsening shortness of breath
difficulty breathing
signs of low blood sugar, such as sweating, weakness, confusion, or shakiness, may still occur.
People with diabetes should follow their usual blood glucose monitoring plan and discuss any concerns with their healthcare team.
A Rare but Serious Concern: Worsening Heart Failure Symptoms
Metoprolol is often used to treat certain forms of heart failure, but symptoms can occasionally worsen, particularly during dose changes or if the medicine is not tolerated.
Contact a healthcare professional promptly if you develop:
rapidly increasing swelling
sudden weight gain
worsening shortness of breath
difficulty breathing
while lying down
unusual weakness
These symptoms can have several causes and need proper assessment.
Do Not Stop Metoprolol Suddenly
One of the most important things to know about metoprolol is that it should generally not be stopped suddenly without medical guidance.
Abruptly stopping a beta blocker can cause the heart rate and blood pressure to rise and may worsen chest pain. In people with coronary heart disease, sudden withdrawal can potentially lead to serious heart complications.
If treatment needs to be discontinued, a healthcare professional may recommend gradually reducing
