patient side effects of metoprolol
It is used to treat angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), and to treat or prevent heart attack. Some of the side effects that may be experienced with metoprolol include: low blood pressure, slow heart rate, rash or itching, shortness of breath, dizziness, drowsiness, and depression.: Lopressor (metoprolol) is in a class of drugs known as beta blockers. Beta blockers are used to treat chest pain and high blood pressure; they are also used to treat or prevent heart attack. Drinking alcohol with metoprolol can increase the dizziness and drowsiness that often occurs in patients taking metoprolol.