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Taking Eliquis and Metoprolol for A-fib: Concerned about side effects

Posted by damari @damari, May 25, 2020

Just diagnosed. Doctor prescribed Eliquis and Metoprolol. I was wondering what side effects common. I read there is a rare side effect of hair thinning for metoprolol. (take 25 mg 2x day) Also read that Eliquis can sometimes cause some stomach discomfort. (5 mg 2x day) Can either medications be taken in lesser amounts?

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bettyann6 | @bettyann6 | Sep 27, 2021
In reply to @jmarkavi "I have been taking amlodipine at night with a diuretic in the morning with no issues..." + (show)
@jmarkavi

I have been taking amlodipine at night with a diuretic in the morning with no issues since 2004. Lower leg Oedema is only problem with amlodipine. When I introduced 5mg of Metropolol which together with amlodipine have an additive effect all hell broke loose! I will continue amlodiline, I eased up for 2 weeks to 2.5 mg Metropolol, with palpitations and now I am 4 days without any Metropolol with palpitations! Energy level is way up, adrenaline produced again and added IRBESARTAN 175 mg which helps keep BP down in Metropolol’s place…

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Thank you for the information, especially about the lower leg swelling. I will watch for that. Metropolol doesn’t work for me at all. But my blood pressure and pulse are right where they should be with amlodipine for now. Both my brother and sister have taken amlodipine for several years with good results. So I feel optimistic.

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jmarkavi | @jmarkavi | Sep 27, 2021
In reply to @bettyann6 "I was taken off of metropolol and put on amlodopine. I had some anxiety for about..." + (show)
@bettyann6

I was taken off of metropolol and put on amlodopine. I had some anxiety for about 3 days. Now I am fine

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I have been taking amlodipine at night with a diuretic in the morning with no issues since 2004. Lower leg Oedema is only problem with amlodipine. When I introduced 5mg of Metropolol which together with amlodipine have an additive effect all hell broke loose! I will continue amlodiline, I eased up for 2 weeks to 2.5 mg Metropolol, with palpitations and now I am 4 days without any Metropolol with palpitations! Energy level is way up, adrenaline produced again and added IRBESARTAN 175 mg which helps keep BP down in Metropolol’s place…

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bettyann6 | @bettyann6 | Sep 27, 2021
In reply to @jmarkavi "Taking metropol for 2 years for blood pressure! Memory loss weight gain but most important extremely..." + (show)
@jmarkavi

Taking metropol for 2 years for blood pressure! Memory loss weight gain but most important extremely difficult to stop beta blockers without extreme palpitations!!! You marry it for life…

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I was taken off of metropolol and put on amlodopine. I had some anxiety for about 3 days. Now I am fine

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joannemm34293 | @joannemm30809 | Sep 27, 2021

I have been on metoprolol for 20 years for an irregular heartbeat and I have not had any problems.

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phillipdobrien | @phillipdobrien | Sep 26, 2021

09-26-21 Good morning; just an FYI; I have been on Eliquis & Metoprolol ER (SUCC) for about 18 months with no noticeable side effects. I had already lost most of my hair so I cannot address the thinning issue. Good Luck !

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botts | @botts | Sep 26, 2021

I have not had those side effects…take both meds…triple heart bypass patient and Thyroid Cancer Survivor.

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botts | @botts | Sep 26, 2021
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I'm 73 and have had regular massage for 35 years. I think it's great. You might start with a short session and gentle touch. After, observe if any bruising. If not, then request alittle more pressure. The benefits out weigh the problems. The doctor who poopoos massage probably thinks a martini is fine. Get my drift?

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Amen.
Have firm pressure massages all the time….no bruising and wonderful.
Work in the yard…2.5 at the gym 5 days a week and I am 83.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 25, 2021
In reply to @jmarkavi "Taking metropol for 2 years for blood pressure! Memory loss weight gain but most important extremely..." + (show)
@jmarkavi

Taking metropol for 2 years for blood pressure! Memory loss weight gain but most important extremely difficult to stop beta blockers without extreme palpitations!!! You marry it for life…

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I actually took a low dose of metoprolol for years to regulate heartbeat, but had to get off due to interaction with other meds. It was a weaning process - reduced 25% every two weeks, and had no problem. Of course, now my heart rate can spike from time to time, but no palpitations or flutter.
Sue

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jmarkavi | @jmarkavi | Sep 24, 2021

Taking metropol for 2 years for blood pressure! Memory loss weight gain but most important extremely difficult to stop beta blockers without extreme palpitations!!! You marry it for life…

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basslakebabe19 | @basslakebabe19 | Sep 22, 2021
In reply to @josenegro "So, how about active people who take Eliquis? I know of doctors who say don't ride..." + (show)
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So, how about active people who take Eliquis? I know of doctors who say don't ride your bike, or go kayaking, etc. because if you have, e.g. a head injury, you can bleed to death. And what about the people whose arms and legs are black and blue, or who have band aids on their arms and legs. Is this all normal?? I have lots of travel booked next year and the one after, can I go?

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I am on Eliquis and any bruising I had has healed. I am active……ride bicycle etc.

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