Is metoprolol succinate good for heart palpitations?

Metoprolol (Betaloc CR) has worked quite well for my palpitations and I only need a low dose of 24 mg per day. They feel like a pulse in the chest, no pain or dizziness.

What is a good blood pressure reading for a 55 year old woman?

Normal Blood Pressure By Age

What is high blood pressure for a 35 year old woman?

Blood pressure between 120–129 mm HG systolic and less than 80 mm HG diastolic is considered elevated. A level of 130 to 139 mm Hg systolic or 80 to 89 mm Hg diastolic is considered stage 1 hypertension (high blood pressure).

What heart rate should you not take metoprolol?

A heart rate of 55-60 is not unusual in people taking metoprolol. However, if a person had a heart rate that slow without a beta blocker, a doctor would be concerned that they would eventually develop symptoms from that slow of a heart rate.

Does metoprolol affect heart rhythm?

Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol) belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. As you mentioned, these drugs reduce your heart rate; they also lower blood pressure. They work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine (also known as adrenaline), causing your heart to beat more slowly and with less force.

When you elevate your legs Where does the fluid go?

The reason leg elevation helps swelling is that gravity pulls towards earth. If your leg is swollen and you raise it higher than your heart, the force of gravity will be moving the fluid in your leg towards your heart.

Do you feel shaky with high blood pressure?

These symptoms may be caused by a variety of medical conditions. If you are followed by your doctor for a high blood pressure or a neurologic condition or you concerned about your symptoms, then you should contact your doctor right away.

Is anxiety related to high blood pressure?

Anxiety doesn’t cause long-term high blood pressure (hypertension). But episodes of anxiety can cause dramatic, temporary spikes in your blood pressure.