Side Effects of Metoprolol Succinate (Cont.)

Metoprolol Succinate Side Effects to Report

There are a number of side effects with metoprolol succinate that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider. These serious side effects include but are not limited to:
 
  • Unexplained skin rash
  • Itching
  • Wheezing
  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • Unexplained swelling or sudden weight gain (see Toprol and Weight Gain)
  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting spells
  • Cold, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet
  • Confusion
  • An irregular heartbeat.
     

Rare Side Effects With Metoprolol Succinate

There are other possible side effects of metoprolol succinate that can occur. These rare side effects occur in less than 1 percent of people. Given how uncommonly they occur, however, it can be difficult to tell whether these side effects are actually caused by the medication or something else.
 
Some of these rare but possible side effects of metoprolol succinate include:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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