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Can metoprolol tartrate 12.5mg dose cause feeling "off" or difficulty in waking? have taken 2 doses and dont feel right, but have had probs for a wk
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May cause fatigue: Metoprolol is a B blocker used to treat high blood pressure and certain arrhythmias. They block the receptors that epinephrine (Adrenaline) acts on causing lowering of heart rate and Blood Pressure .Their side effects usually include fatigue , decreased exercise tolerance and sleep problems. These are usually transient and "go away after 2-3 weeks of regular dosing. Should not stop them suddenly
Answered 9/28/2017
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