What to monitor while taking metoprolol

Taking metoprolol? Here’s a quick pharmacist checklist of what you should be paying attention to.

• Heart rate
• Blood pressure
• Fatigue or dizziness
• Changes in exercise tolerance
• Your exact formulation and dose
• Changes to other medications

Metoprolol is a commonly prescribed beta blocker, but knowing what to monitor can help you have better conversations with your pharmacist or prescriber.

And remember: don’t suddenly stop metoprolol without talking with your healthcare provider.

• If you take metoprolol, what do you wish someone had explained when you first started?

Watch the full Metoprolol video on my channel for the complete pharmacist breakdown.