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[Gracies Mom]

I've been on a heavy dose of Toprol (150mg) for many years--didn't have any weight gain from it. Was prescribed it for PAC's--premature atrial contractions of my heart--not dangerous, just annoying---Toprol stopped the problem. I never heard of a drug like this one causing weight gain in anyone I know who takes it.

[Trinity11]

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@webbgarner1 wrote:

Anybody here taking metoprolol, toprol or any other beta blocker. I am interested to know did you experience weight gain and if so was it a lot.  Thanks, the info would be helpful.

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Yes, I did experience weight gain. It slowed my metabolism. I weighed 118 before taking it and gained 22 pounds since first being prescribed it for a heart attack June of 2016. I am 5'8. No matter what I do, I have not been able to lose the weight. Frustrating because I needed an entirely new wardrobe...

[151949]

I've been taking metoprolol for a fast heart rate for a couple years. No weight gain. 

[webbgarner1]

Thanks trinty, that has been my experience as well. Rapid large amount of weight  gain. It does slow  ypor heart rate but can slow your metabvolism as well. I have had heart problems for many years, but did not experience this weight gain until I was put on metoprolol. I gained the first 15 punds in about 3 weeks, I promise you I did not gorge myself on food. I was so worried about it , I was only eating about 800 calories a day, but still gained a lot of weight and can not loose it. Thanks again for your reply.

[Trinity11]

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@webbgarner1 wrote:

Thanks trinty, that has been my experience as well. Rapid large amount of weight  gain. It does slow  ypor heart rate but can slow your metabvolism as well. I have had heart problems for many years, but did not experience this weight gain until I was put on metoprolol. I gained the first 15 punds in about 3 weeks, I promise you I did not gorge myself on food. I was so worried about it , I was only eating about 800 calories a day, but still gained a lot of weight and can not loose it. Thanks again for your reply.

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@webbgarner1 Yes!! I went down to 1000 calories a day and also continued to gain. Unfortunately, I need lopressor to take the strain off my damaged heart. I have had the flu and not eating much of anything but no weight loss. It boggles my mind.

[webbgarner1]

Oh so sorry you have had the flu, I hope you will soon be over it. 

I know   the frustration you feel about the weight. I was put on metoprolol in 2013, it started out I think as either 25 or 50 mg, now I am up to 100 mg. 

I orginally had heart surgery in 2002.

I hope one day  you and I will fing a better solution.

[twinkies]

es , I gained about 30 lbs and also have slow thyroid , Not happy about it!

cathy from ma

[globegrl]

I've been taking Metoprolol for 20 years and no weight gain from it.

[Shelbelle]

I have been taking Toprol ER for last 16 years, no side effects at all.

[chrystaltree]

 Of course, this a question for your cardiologist but I do know that Atenolol, which is a beta blocker can cause weight gain.  However, not 20 or 30lbs.  That's the donuts and fried chicken not the medication.  I take Atenolol and when my weight loss slowed, I did the Google thing and thought it might be the Atenolol.  My cardiologists and my endocrinologist said that the average weight gain for those who had that side effect was 3-4lbs for new users. and for those on weight loss diets, Atenolol has no affect.