Metoprolol: The Good, The Bad, and The UGLY – Your No-BS Guide to 10 Common Side Effects

or other heart problems.

The Good: Why Metoprolol Is Prescribed

Metoprolol works by blocking some of the effects of adrenaline on the heart.Save on Rx

This can help:

slow the heart rate
lower blood pressure
reduce the heart’s workload
control certain rhythm problems
reduce chest pain
improve outcomes in some people with heart failure or after a heart attack

The benefits can be significant, which is why side effects should usually be managed with medical guidance rather than by stopping treatment on your own.

  1. Tiredness and Low Energy