10 Important Side Effects of Metoprolol That You Need to Know

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Metoprolol can lower blood pressure and slow the heart rate, which may sometimes cause dizziness.

This may be more noticeable when:

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standing up quickly
getting out of bed
exercising
starting treatment or increasing the dose

Standing up slowly can help reduce lightheadedness. Severe dizziness, fainting, or repeated near-fainting should be medically evaluated.

3. Slow Heart Rate

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A slower pulse is an expected effect of beta blockers, but in some people the heart rate can become too