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Anabel, My wife (Rebecca) and I are having a baby, due sometime in December, the doctors haven't made their minds up as yet, there has been quite a few complications. A contributing factor has been Bec's mytral Valve relapse, for which she has recently been prescribed metoprolol. We are somewhat concerned about any affects that may be transfered to the baby through the placenta and again during breast-feeding... Information on metoprolol is very limited at present. do you have any sources you may be able to pass on. Thanks
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I am currently doing some research for this medication - if anyone taking metoprolol would like to share their experience with me, please let me know.

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I just started metoprolol 2 weeks ago and I'm having terrible fluid retention. Does anyone know if this is a normal side effect that will go away? I'm also taking Maxzide, but that doesn't seem to be countering the retention. I haven't had any muscle pain, but have gained 8 lbs in two weeks.

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My Cardiologist prescribed Metoprolol as a beta-blocker along with Rythmol to control atrial fibrilation. A nice balance has been found and the purpose is being met. The reduction in blood pressure was a welcome side-effect. Then my Urologist prescribed Terazosin to relax my bladder / prostate. That too works as intended, but my blood pressure has dropped to an alarming level--recently 105/56. My GP and two specialists debate. I wait.
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Metoprolol and Lisinopril
Both of these drugs are for treatment of high blood pressure. In the forum descriptions "heart desease" is also included for Lisinopril.

Since both drugs help with high blood pressure, why would the doctor prescribe both rather than just a higher dosage of the Lisinopril?

[ September 25, 2005, 05:16 PM: Message edited by: Dave B ]

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