My MD put me on Metoprolol a few years ago for borderline high BP. My reaction was so severe I went from someone that could do regular 3-4-5-6 miles walks several times a week and/or snowshoeing to someone who could not walk to the end of my driveway without stopping to rest.
I stopped it; I’ll take my chances with my BP and hope for the best.
I honestly think most drug companies are just pushing crap eat us as fast as they can make them up in order to maximize profits - they could care less what the LT side effects are - and most doctors don’t have the time or expertise to know either.
Best bet, try to drop a few pounds, try to get more exercise and eat better and cutout the crap (smoking, excess alcohol, junk food etc) and just hope for the best.
Metoprolol is used to regulate the heart, not control blood pressure.