Hi @damari, you'll notice that I moved your message to the Heart Rhythm Conditions group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/heart-rhythm-conditions/) to this existing discussion called "Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): How can I manage it?" https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/a-fib/

I did this to connect you with other members talking about managing a-fib and taking eliquis and metoprolol. I encourage you to browse through all the topics. Here are a few specific ones that I think are relevant to you:
- AFib questions: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/good-morning-im-almost-66-years-old-with-infrequent-afib-and-on/
- Side Effects of Metoprolol? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/metoprolol/
- Questions about Eliquis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/side-effects-of-eliquis/

Damari, you asked if metoprolol can cause hair thinning. Yes, beta blocker like metoprolol can cause hair thinning or loss, though not everyone experiences this. You can read more in this article:
- What Medications Can Cause Hair Loss, and What Can You Do About It? https://www.healthline.com/health/medications-that-cause-hair-loss#medications-list

How long have you been on medication for a-fib? Have you mentioned the hair loss to your cardiologist?

Did not have a good experience with Metoprolol. Was put on Xarelto and Diltiazem following afib diagnosis. Cardioversion had me in rhythm. Getting along well until my doc changed me to Metoprolol. Thought a beta blocker would be good to keep in rhythm - which it is designed for. Light headed and In 4-5 days went into Tachycardia - 170 bpm. Immediately weaned off Meto and back to Diltiazem. Back to normal rhythm in 2 more days. Could have been just coincidental but I suspected the Metoprolol so not a fan. Don't know about hair thinning -

I take Eliquis, but couldn’t take Metoptolol. I had bad side effects with memory. Currently had an ablation. Am currently on Amiodarone 200 mg & heart is in rhythm & I am doing well.