If treatment needs to be discontinued, a healthcare professional may recommend gradually reducing the dose.
Which Side Effects Need Urgent Attention?
Seek urgent medical care if you develop symptoms such as:
severe difficulty breathing
fainting or loss of consciousness
severe or worsening chest pain
signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
severe weakness with a very slow heartbeat
rapidly worsening heart failure symptoms
What Should You Do If You Notice Side Effects?
Do not change the dose or stop metoprolol on your own.
Instead, note:
what symptoms you are experiencing
when they started
whether they occur after taking the medicine
your blood pressure or pulse, if you normally monitor them
any other medications or supplements you use
Your healthcare provider can then determine whether the symptoms are likely related to metoprolol, another medication, or an underlying health condition.
The Bottom Line
