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I'm taking toprol (metoprolol) 25mg. for high blood pleasure, why do i feel tired and slowish all day is this normal.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Side effect: Tiredness/fatigue is a very common side effect of the beta blocker class of drugs (which include toprol). If severe, you should discuss with your dr. And possibly a change to a different class of anti-hypertensive medication may be more helpful to you. Best wishes.

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Answered 3/9/2014

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A member asked:

I'm taking toprol (metoprolol) 25mg. for high blood pleasure, why do i feel tired and slowish all day is this normal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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