I take 1/2 a tab every morning. I do not know if the drug is doing this or if the heart pressure is , or if either has these symptoms. It happens every couple of months for 3 or four days. It feels as if I was twereling around and around and then stopped. I cant maintain ballance and my eyes keeep the twereling motion ,too. Just like swinging a little kid in circles and then stopping. I experiance the same feeling. Any ideas. Does anyone else experiance this dizzy thing?
2007-03-25 02:31:19 · 6 answers · asked by birdshoecat 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
probably low blood pressure? Do you have an automatic blood pressure kit? You can get one at Walmarts or Meijers for about $60...you should have one on hand...Did you ask your doctor about these symptoms? Postural hypotension is something where your blood pressure is low, so that when you change positions quickly (ie sitting to standing or laying to sitting) then your blood goes to your feet and you get dizzy or fall down. Try moving more slowly when changing positions, but DO tell your doctor about these symptoms...
2007-03-25 03:25:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When people take medicines in the class of metoprolol (the name of the class being beta-blockers), they often start feeling dizzy and light-headed as their body is getting used to the medicine. This side effects goes away for most people, but not all. The fact that this dizzy sensation has persisted for months is a bit concerning. You may bring this up to your doctor, who may decrease the dosage of the medicine.
That being said, the sensation of dizziness may NOT be due to the medicine, but can be a symptom of your atrial fibrilllation. Occassionally, people with atrial fibrillation go into a very rapid and irregular rhythm, for a short while, before they convert back to a regular heart rate. Take your pulse when you get these episodes. If it is very fast (well over 100) and irregular, your may be in one of these rapid atrial fibrillation episodes. This means you need MORE metoprolol to keep this from happening. If during these episodes you feel short of breath and with chest pains which won't go away, then it is tiime to go to your doctor emergently, or go to the ER.
The best way to figure out if your symptoms are from low blood pressure brought on by the medicine, or due to episodes of rapid Atrial Fibrillation is to talk to your doctor, who may put you on what is called a Holter Monitor, which is a machine you wear for a few days that records your heart rhythm. This machine stores your heart rhythm into its memory, and the doctor can retrieve it and tell you exactly what is going on in your heart, and what to do about the metoprolol.
There are also other drugs in the same class as metoprolol that are used less commonly than metoprolol for this condition (i.e. carvedolol, atenolol), and digoxin, which is a totally different drug altogether, which is not as commonly used for AFib, because of its side effects and dangers associated with overdose, but does not cause dizziness as much.
I hope that helps!
2007-03-25 05:29:51 · answer #2 · answered by daisylinx1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
atrial fibrillation, aka a. fib, results in the heart fluttering, abnormal beating pattern. If may be that your heart rate is too slow from the metoprolol and during this time you feel dizzy. You should measure your pulse rate, ie count the number of beats in 15 secs, multiply by for. Normal pulse is between 60-100. Contact your docotor for more assistance.
2007-03-25 04:52:32 · answer #3 · answered by what_do_i_know? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on Metroprolol (or Lopressor - common name). The dizziness is a side affect of the meds. The affects will go away as your body adjusts to taking the meds. Keep an eye on your blood pressure. While lopressor controls your heart rate, it also lowers your blood pressure. Can lower it too much.
2007-03-25 09:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by eharrah1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called orthostatic hypotension. The blood pressures dropping down too low when you get up. It is a side effect of the beta blocker (metoprolol). You should call your cardiologist/medical provider and let them know so they can adjust your medications.
In the mean time take your time when youg et up so that you don't pass out.
2007-03-25 14:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by mrs_m_06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I have and that means your bp is too low. You need to let the doctor know so the can change the dose, meds, or which you to something else. I was switched to Tikosyn
2007-03-26 08:48:13 · answer #6 · answered by skrumpchus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋