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I was prescribed metoprolol succ er 25mg tab. this is the second day taking it & both days l got a headache after taking it. is that normal? is there anything l can take for the headache?

Q: i was prescribed metoprolol succ er 25mg tab. this is the second day taking it & both days l got a headache after taking it. is that normal? is there anything l can take for the headache?

: Many medications list headaches as side effects, and you indeed may be subject to this from your metoprolol. Let your doctor know what has occurred and decide if a different medication is preferable.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Many medications list headaches as side effects, and you indeed may be subject to this from your metoprolol. Let your doctor know what has occurred and decide if a different medication is preferable.

Answered 2/12/2023

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A member asked:

I was prescribed metoprolol succ er 25mg tab. this is the second day taking it & both days l got a headache after taking it. is that normal? is there anything l can take for the headache?

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