I was on Metoprolol for years to control BP. It did so very well, problem was the side effects. Very lethargic and always seemed to be in a fog. Got off Metoprolol a couple of years ago and felt like I had walked out of a dark forest into the sunlight. Way more sharp alert. No more beta blockers for me if I can at all help it.
Been on it for a dozen or so years....Guess I may be ‘lost in the forest’,,but I can’t say I’ve suffered side effects as some folks here have...Just lucky I guess..Trandolapril too..
I have had a similar experience with beta blockers after only one year. Lethargic, major loss of fitness (was a competitive cyclist), major weight gain. The doctor tells me that everyone my age takes this, and that I should have more realistic expectations. I fired that doctor. It’s been a long road getting back in shape.
This doctor teaches at University of Texas Medical School.
I have been taking metoprolol for about 6 years for an irregular heartbeat. I, too am often sleepy during the day, and I feel very unmotivated. I don't do anything to stay fit except yard work, and that's because I have to. Trouble is, my palpitations keep getting worse and I am now taking 100mg of metoprolol twice a day. Whenever I try to cut back one of my doses to 50mg, the palpitations start increasing again. The palpitations are allegedly a benign condition, but they usually occur at night, which makes it hard to sleep because the feeling of skipped or extra heartbeats is very disturbing.
I am having an electrocardiogram soon to make sure everything is okay (last had one 5 years ago). Afterwards, we may try changing my medication.