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
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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